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Alfred Cox Park Cycle and Walkway
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Alfred Cox Park Cycle and Walkway

Te Ara Hīkoi, Paihikara Hoki o Alfred Cox

This mainly off-road trail links Alfred Cox Skatepark and Oneroa shared path.
Anaura Bay Walkway
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Anaura Bay Walkway

Ngā Ara Hīkoi o Anaura

A short climb up through bush in Anaura Bay Scenic Reserve to a view of the bay through trees.
Barkers Hill - Hospital Hill Circuit
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Barkers Hill - Hospital Hill Circuit

Te Ara o Whataūpoko

Town and country circuit from Ballance Street Village to Hospital Hill with views of bay.
Coastal Waipaoa River Trail
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Coastal Waipaoa River Trail

Te Ara o Waipaoa

A level trail atop Waipaoa River stop bank gives views to hills, farms and orchards.
Cooks Cove Walkway, Tolaga Bay
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Cooks Cove Walkway, Tolaga Bay

Te Ara Hīkoi o Ōpoutama

Historically significant with expansive views, striking hole-in-the-wall, and safe cove for swimming.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
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Eastwoodhill Arboretum

Te Māra Rākaunui o Aotearoa

Walks vary from flat, tree-lined paths to a steep climb up Mt Arateitei with views of the arboretum and surrounding countryside.
Elizabeth Williams Walkway, Tūranga Gardens
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Elizabeth Williams Walkway, Tūranga Gardens

Ngā Kāri o Tūranganui

A gem in the middle of suburbia.
Gisborne - Wainui Cycle and Walkway
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Gisborne - Wainui Cycle and Walkway

Te Ara Hīkoi, Paihikara Hoki, o Tūranga ki Wainui

Connecting city with suburbs to the east, formally ending at Wainui Beach.
Gisborne/Tūranga Heritage Trail
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Gisborne/Tūranga Heritage Trail

Ngā Ara Tuku iho o Tūranga

Focuses on region's European history; touches on deeper history of early Māori arrivals.
Gray's Bush Scenic Reserve
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Gray's Bush Scenic Reserve

Te Ngahere Rāhui Tirohanga o Gray

Popular short-walk through tall kahikatea-puriri forest.
Hackfalls Arboretum, Tiniroto
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Hackfalls Arboretum, Tiniroto

Te Ara Tipua Rākau o Hangaroa

The 50ha Hackfalls Arboretum boasts 3,500 species of trees and shrubs around natural lakes.
Haurata High Country Walks
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Haurata High Country Walks

Ngā hikoi whenua teitei o Haurata

High country walks provide different world of bluffs and expansive views.
Hikurangi Maunga Track
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Hikurangi Maunga Track

The sacred mountain of Ngāti Porou, highest non-volcanic mountain in the North Island, and the first place touched by the sunrise.
Kōpūtūtea Dunes Trail
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Kōpūtūtea Dunes Trail

Te Ara Tāhuna o Kōpūtūtea

Informal coastal dunes trail follows vehicle tracks in firm sand from Midway Beach to Waipaoa River mouth.
Longbush QEII National Trust Covenant
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Longbush QEII National Trust Covenant

Ko Te Poari Kaitiaki a-Motu o Te Kawenata o QEII

A short walk within a strip of tall lowland forest on the edge of the Waimatā River.
Lytton West Village - Te Hapara - Riverdale Loop
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Lytton West Village - Te Hapara - Riverdale Loop

Ngā Piriti o te Awa o Taruheru

Flat suburban walk through two parks and over three pedestrian bridges.
Makorori Headland
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Makorori Headland

Te Kūrae o Makorori

This headland walk provides sweeping views of Makorori and Wainui beaches.
Mātokitoki Valley Track
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Mātokitoki Valley Track

Te Ara o te Whārua o Mātokitoki

A compacted gravel trail connects Mātokitoki Valley with Riverside Road.
Mokotahi Hill Lookout Track, Māhia
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Mokotahi Hill Lookout Track, Māhia

Te Ara ki te Puke Tirohanga o Mokotahi

Scenic and historical jewel in Māhia's crown.
Morere Scenic Reserve Tracks
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Morere Scenic Reserve Tracks

Te Tirohanga Rāhui i Mōrere

Walk in Mōrere's rainforest reserve or relax at Mōrere Hot Springs pools when reopened.