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Opua to Paihia Coastal Walkway

2 hours 30 minutes one-way | 8 km one-way

This coastal walk encompasses all the beauty the Bay of Islands has to offer without the hordes of tourists. It meanders through idyllic bays and looks out to sailing boats moored in the calm clear waters. From barnacle encrusted rocky headlands there are sweeping vistas of the bay. Charming coves are lined with multicoloured tinnies and sprinkled with secluded homes.

Walking Track

Access

The track starts from the Opua Wharf and finishes at the southern end of Paihia Beach, where Marsden Road turns into Seaview Road.

Track

The initial Opua Hall section of the track is closed due to slumping. It is negotiable at low tide or use the Richardson Street entry as your start point.

The track is carved into the banks above the shoreline. It can be slippery when wet and prone to erosion. It skirts numerous small bays and headlands before entering Harrison Scenic Reserve. The track is then shaded and climbs to an elevated position above the headland.

Crossing the Waimangaro River on a boardwalk, it passes through the motor camp. After the next headland it crosses the causeway alongside S.H.1 (Seaview Road) and weaves through Sullivan’s Bay to a stone wharf, finishing at the southern end of Paihia Beach.

Toilets are located at Opua Wharf, the northern end of Seaview Road causeway and the corner of Seaview and Marsden Roads.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Northland

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Bay of Islands

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-35.3122366499299

174.120411777496

Latitude
-35.3122366499299
Longitude
174.120411777496

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	3km to 10km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km
Track Duration	2 to 4 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Lesser Known Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting