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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.
Barkers Hill - Hospital Hill Circuit
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Barkers Hill - Hospital Hill Circuit

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

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.
Haurata High Country Walks
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Haurata High Country Walks

High country walks provide different world of bluffs and expansive views.
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.
Māhia Peninsula Scenic Reserve
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Māhia Peninsula Scenic Reserve

A hilly loop track through semi-coastal forest on Mahia Peninsula.
Makorori Headland
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Makorori Headland

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

A compacted gravel trail connects Mātokitoki Valley with Riverside Road.
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.
Pakihi Track
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Pakihi Track

Pakihi Track, starting near Motu, can be hiked in either direction, but mountain biked only downhill.
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.
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.
Oneroa Cycle and Walkway and City Rivers Trail
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Oneroa Cycle and Walkway and City Rivers Trail

Concrete/boardwalk path beside rivers and picturesque beaches.
Titirangi Cycle and Walkway (Queen's Drive-Titirangi Drive)
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Titirangi Cycle and Walkway (Queen's Drive-Titirangi Drive)

A 35ha reserve with extensive views of the bay, port, city and three rivers.
Table Cape (Kahutara Point), Māhia
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Table Cape (Kahutara Point), Māhia

Wild, exposed coastline with marine birdlife and seals.
Te Aratia Walkway
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Te Aratia Walkway

Showcasing catchment restoration project on Mahia Peninsula.
Te Kuri Farm Walkway
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Te Kuri Farm Walkway

Outstanding, clear-day views from Town Hill.
Titirangi Bush Walks
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Titirangi Bush Walks

Bush-clad, walking trails close to city centre.
Tupapa Heritage Trail
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Tupapa Heritage Trail

Telling stories about the first people to navigate to and settle in Tūranganui a Kiwa (Gisborne).
Ūawa/Tolaga Bay Township Trail
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Ūawa/Tolaga Bay Township Trail

Meandering trail beside Ūawa River and Tolaga Bay Beach and township.
Waihīrere Waterfall Track
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Waihīrere Waterfall Track

Native bush walk beside Waihīrere Stream to delightful waterfall.
Wainui - Tamarau Cycle and Walkway
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Wainui - Tamarau Cycle and Walkway

Connecting city with suburbs to the east, formally ending at Wainui Beach.
Wainui Beach to Makorori Headland
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Wainui Beach to Makorori Headland

Informal, meandering trails along dunes from Wainui to Okitu.
Whataupoko Reserve and Mountain Bike Park
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Whataupoko Reserve and Mountain Bike Park

Multiple trails of various grades for mountain bikers of different abilities, and trails for walkers.
Whinray Scenic Reserve
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Whinray Scenic Reserve

Native bush reserve with family-suitable walking track.
Whitaker Street Lookout Track
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Whitaker Street Lookout Track

A quick, steep walk close to Ballance Street Village.