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Ahuriri Estuary boardwalk.
Ahuriri Estuary Walking Track

Located in Ahuriri Estuary/Te Whanganui-ā-Orotu and Napier area in the Hawke’s Bay region

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.

Follow the track and boardwalk across the estuary. The boardwalk stretches out across the water for good viewing. Take your binoculars.

Note that the boardwalk that joins onto Meeanee Quay opposite Nott Street has been removed due to deterioration. The path remains open, but it may become submerged at high tide. In this case an alternative route is available along Embankment Road.

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. 

Read about the Water Ride section of the Hawke's Bay Trails

Acces is via Humber St, off Pandora Road, Napier.