Te Ara Tāhuna Estuary Walkway, Ōrewa

Skirting the beautiful Ōrewa Estuary, this picturesque pathway offers an easy, flat walk for the entire family.

Where is it?

The walk follows Ōrewa Estuary, a five-minute drive south of Ōrewa town on the Hibiscus Coast.

Terrain

Easy, flat and family-friendly.

Good to know

The trail path is shared by both walkers and cyclists.

Approximately 1hr 45min; 7.5km return

Suitable for all fitness levels

Easy walking

Dogs are allowed on leash

TRACK OVERVIEW

Don’t be alarmed if you hear the shrill of a bicycle bell, the pathway is co-shared with cyclists and when the weather’s good, it’s very popular with both walkers and riders. This family-friendly walkway is flat, wide and sealed, with plenty to see along the way including Māori carvings, mangroves and crystalline water flecked with kayakers. Follow the water’s edge and explore the natural and historical significance of the area. You’ll pass beautiful homes with spectacular gardens overlooking the estuary, as well as farmland. About halfway around, you can stop in Millwater for refreshments and the Estuary Arts Centre, at the ocean end of the estuary, is well worth a visit. Look out, too, for diverse birdlife. There are several toilets en route; in summer, take swimwear for a post-walk dip in the sea.

ŌREWA

Don’t miss this sunny seaside town just a 40-minute drive from central Auckland. The white-sand crescent beach attracts a crowd for many reasons, namely swimming and water sports. Nearby Whangaparāoa Peninsula has top beaches including Red Beach, Stanmore Bay, Little Manly, Big Manly and Army Bay.

Ōrewa coast © Adobe Stock

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