Onerahi
This is a an easy and pleasant walk along a well-maintained path, on flat terrain.
Starting at the Waimahanga Road parking area, we stroll through an area of grass and bush, with the old cliff-line rising steeply above us to the left. After about 800 metres, the track swings southwards, and within another 300 metres we come to a junction and a bridge. Go left and we can follow an undulating route along the edge of the mangroves to Waverley Street. Straight on, over the bridge, takes us along Boswell's Track through the heart of the mangrove area, with views into Whangarei Harbour.
That way, in 700 metres, we come to another bridge, across a creek, and from there it's about the same distance again to Cockburn Street. It's a level and straight track, and a popular spot with dog-walkers, so there's plenty of scents to keep the dogs happy and interested - and most days you'll meet at least one other fellow-walker.
Starting at the Waimahanga Road parking area, we stroll through an area of grass and bush, with the old cliff-line rising steeply above us to the left. After about 800 metres, the track swings southwards, and within another 300 metres we come to a junction and a bridge. Go left and we can follow an undulating route along the edge of the mangroves to Waverley Street. Straight on, over the bridge, takes us along Boswell's Track through the heart of the mangrove area, with views into Whangarei Harbour.
That way, in 700 metres, we come to another bridge, across a creek, and from there it's about the same distance again to Cockburn Street. It's a level and straight track, and a popular spot with dog-walkers, so there's plenty of scents to keep the dogs happy and interested - and most days you'll meet at least one other fellow-walker.
SummaryLocation: West of Onerahi Road, Onerahi; 4km along Riverside Drive and Onerahi Road, from Whangarei.
Access: From Waimahanga Road, George Point Road (both off Old Onerahi Road) or Waverley Street (off Onerahi Road) in the north, or Cockburn Street (off Raurimu Avenue) in the south. Length: Ca. 2.0 km (one way) Configuration: There-and-back Grade: Flat (but beware - 157 steep steps down from George Point Road entrance); gravel surface; distance markers Status: on leash Cafes and restaurants: several in Onerahi More information: Whangarei walks. Available from Whangarei District Council: http://www.wdc.govt.nz/FacilitiesandRecreation/WalksTrails/Documents/Waimahanga-map.pdf |
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