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

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

A short climb up through bush in Anaura Bay Scenic Reserve to a view of the bay through trees.
Coastal Waipaoa River Trail
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Coastal Waipaoa River Trail

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

Ōpoutama, Ūawa

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

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

A gem in the middle of suburbia.
Gisborne City / Tūranga Heritage Trail
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Gisborne City / Tūranga Heritage Trail

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

Popular short-walk through tall kahikatea-puriri forest.
Hikurangi Maunga - Te Ara ki Hikurangi
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Hikurangi Maunga - Te Ara ki Hikurangi

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

Informal coastal dunes trail follows vehicle tracks in firm sand from Midway Beach to Waipaoa River mouth.
Lytton West Village - Te Hapara - Riverdale Loop
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Lytton West Village - Te Hapara - Riverdale Loop

Flat suburban walk through two parks and over three pedestrian bridges.
Mapiri Track, to Maraetaha River and Mapiri Beach
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Mapiri Track, to Maraetaha River and Mapiri Beach

Easy walk to a beautiful, isolated beach.
Mokotahi Hill Lookout Track, Māhia
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Mokotahi Hill Lookout Track, Māhia

Scenic and historical jewel in Māhia's crown.
Mudge Murals Trail
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Mudge Murals Trail

Mudge Murals show Gisborne's settlement and development..
Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve
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Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve

Well-graded native forest track provides good views of coast and hills.
Ōpōtiki Dunes Trail
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Ōpōtiki Dunes Trail

Cycle or walk a gravel trail along a spectacular stretch of Pacific Ocean coastline.
Sea Walls Tairāwhiti Mural Walk
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Sea Walls Tairāwhiti Mural Walk

Arts project focuses on ocean conservation.
Sisterson Lagoon
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Sisterson Lagoon

Short track through wetland restoration project and QEII National Trust Covenant.
Table Cape (Kahutara Point), Māhia
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Table Cape (Kahutara Point), Māhia

Wild, exposed coastline with marine birdlife and seals.
Tairāwhiti Museum - Inner Kaiti footbridges
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Tairāwhiti Museum - Inner Kaiti footbridges

Footbridges and bridges link city with Anzac Park and suburb of Kaiti.