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Ahuriri Estuary Walking Track

Walking Trail
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Napier

Walking:
1 hr - 2 hrs, easy difficulty

About the trail
2.8 km one way. one-way.
2 hours return.
View a community of wading birds, fish, mud dwellers and aquatic plant life from the estuary track and boardwalk. Over 70 species of resident and migratory waterbirds use the estuary as a feeding and resting area.


Dog friendly: Yes

Things to know

There is no mountain biking allowed along the walking track around the lower estuary. Each area of the estuary has its own rules regarding dog access.

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Description

Follow the track and boardwalk across the estuary.

The boardwalk stretches out across the water for good viewing. Take your binoculars.

Mountain biking

There is no mountain biking allowed along the walking track around the lower estuary.

There is an 8 km section of cycleway, part of Nga Haerenga - the New Zealand Cycle Trail, passing close to the middle estuary with wildlife viewing points. 

Getting there

Access is via Humber St, off Pandora Road, Napier.

Dog access

  • Each area of the estuary has its own rules regarding dog access
  • Dogs on a leash only

Source: Department of Conservation

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