Ahuriri Estuary Walking Track
Located in Ahuriri Estuary and Napier area in the Hawke’s Bay region
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Introduction
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.2.8 km one way
Mountain biking
No mountain bikes allowed around the lower estuaryDog access
Image gallery
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Pou at Ahuriri Estuary, Napier Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
![Pou at Ahuriri Estuary.]( "Pou at Ahuriri Estuary.")
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Ahuriri Estuary Walking Track Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
![Child on the Ahuriri Estuary Walking Track.]( "Child on the Ahuriri Estuary Walking Track.")
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.
Acces is via Humber St, off Pandora Road, Napier.
Dog access
Each area of the estuary has its own rules regarding dog access:
Contacts
| Ahuriri / Napier Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | napier@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Level 2 Dunvegan House 215 Hastings Street Napier 4110 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 644 Napier 4140 |
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