Karikari Bay Walk
Track category
Short walk
Time:
5 min
Distance:
400 m
Description
View of the carpark and Karikari Beach
Karikari Beach is a beautiful white sandy beach. This area is a great destination for flora appreciation, walking and just relaxing. Other popular activities include fishing and swimming.
The short Karikari Bay Walk on the west side of the Karikari Peninsula gives you access to Karikari and Puwheke beaches.
From there, a short walk takes you to the top of Puwheke, and a freedom walk over Puwheke affords panoramic views of the northern peninsula and Doubtless Bay.
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Getting there
You can access this walk from State Highway 10, driving east along Karikari Peninsula's Inland Road, continuing onto Maitai Bay Road. You find road access to the track 100 metres past the Maitai Bay campsite entrance.
Activities
Bird and wildlife watching
Fishing
Karikari Beach is perfect for relaxing, swimming, fishing and bird watching, as the beach is home to many native birds.
Plan and prepare
Toihu te whenua - leave the land undisturbed
- Respect our cultural heritage
- Protect plants and animals
- Remove rubbish
- Do not cut or remove vegetation
- Light no fires
- Keep to the track
- Consider others
- Enjoy your visit
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