Walks

This is a short walk (click map to expand) that can easily be extended with a detour onto the nearby Vin's or Perimeter Tracks.

We meet at Estuary Arts (click on map to enlarge) walk to the first bridge on the south side of the estuary, and then take a short bush track up to Māori Hut Road.

This walk starts at Cooper Reserve off Cooper Road, which branches off Vipond Road. (Click on the map to enlarge.) A ramp leads down to the beach from the parking area, and the walk follows a line of overhanging pōhutukawa to the arty, almost magical garden near Joydon Place Reserve. (Optional extra is to walk up the path to Joydon...

This is a special walk as the former golf course offers wide paths and sweeping views across Te Haruhi Bay, Tiritiri Matangi Island, Okoromai Bay, and Rangitoto. (Click on the map to enlarge.)

Local Walks

04/07/2026

This blog will contain a series of 45 minute walks in or near the Hibiscus Coast. While they are designed for our Mindful Walking group, they are useful for anyone who wants to enjoy our stunning corner of New Zealand.