Anaura Bay Walkway

Tramping track

Time:  

2 hr

Distance:  

3.5 km

Getting there

The walkway is located at the northern end of Anaura Bay, off State Highway 35 (85 km north of Gisborne City).

Description

Anaura Bay Scenic Reserve

The loop formation of the track means it can be walked from either direction. However, the best starting point is the entrance on the true right bank of the stream at the northern end of the recreation reserve. This is marked by the walkway sign.

After crossing a stile, the track winds up through young coastal forest with abundant birdlife to an open farm paddock. A brief climb through this paddock brings the walker to a ridge saddle with panoramic views of Anaura Bay, Motuoroi Island and the coastline to the south.

The track then curves down through pine-clad valleys and turns left off the vehicle track into the scenic reserve. The bed of the Waipare Stream is followed down through the scenic reserve, under the shade of the dense green native bush and out again to the recreation reserve.

Plan and prepare

• Please note that this walkway is subject to closure at the discretion of the landowners due to fire risk.
• There are water crossings above the ankles in the Waipare Stream, with a moderate climb to the lookout

What to expect on a tramping track:

• Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking
• Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections
• Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required
• Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings
• Tramping/hiking boots required

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