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East Coast Bay of Plenty Conservancy Office
Phone:	+64 7 349 7400

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Hawke's Bay Area Office
Phone:	+64 6 834 3111

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Ahuriri Estuary Walking Track

This estuary supports an interdependent community of wading birds, fish, mud dwellers and aquatic plant life.

Boundary Stream Mainland Island

Boundary Stream Mainland Island is home to a number of threatened species including North Island brown kiwi, kākā and kōkako, New Zealand falcon and kererū.

Cook Landing Site National Historic Reserve

This National Historic Reserve Commemorates the first European landfall and meeting with Maori in 1769. It is also the landing place of the Horouta and Te Ikaroa-a-Rauru waka.

Lake Waikaremoana area short walks

Find out about a range of short walks near the Aniwaniwa Vistor Centre and motorcamp at Lake Waikaremoana. The area's natural features include beautiful waterfalls and one of the country's biggest rata trees.

Makahu Road easy tramping tracks

The narrow Makahu Road provides access to Mangatutu Hot Springs, along with Te Puia Lodge.

Okitu Scenic Reserve Track

Located near Wainui Beach, the Okitu Scenic Reserve features a loop track through the reserve. The track only takes 20-30 minutes to complete and is suitable for all age groups and levels of fitness.

Otatara Pa Historic Reserve

Otatara Pa Historic Reserve encompasses one of the most outstanding defensive and settlement complexes in New Zealand.

Puketitiri Reserves walks

Enjoy some short and pleasant walks in the Puketitiri Reserves.

Rokaiwhenua Stream Walk

Rokaiwhenua Stream Walk is a pleasant and easy 1-hour forest walk you get to from Tamaki Road end in Eastern Ruahine Forest.

Sunrise Track

The track to Sunrise Hut is one of the most popular walks in Eastern Ruahine Forest Park and is well suited to family and school groups.

Tauranga Loop Track

This walking track crosses the historic Tauranga Bridge and passes alongside the Tauranga Stream.

Te Urewera Mainland Island

A walk through Te Urewera Mainland Island offers visitors a unique opportunity to view and experience a true and real New Zealand.

Waioeka Conservation Area

This 39,200ha area covers a large part of the Waioeka River catchment, and is an area of outstanding natural value.

Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve

New Zealand's longest scenic reserve, affording ready access to a wide range of recreational opportunities.

East Coast Bay of Plenty Conservancy Office
Phone:	+64 7 349 7400

Email:
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