Napier area

Located in the Hawke’s Bay region

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Introduction

Walk or ride around an estuary with a wide variety of wading birds, explore the remains of the largest pa site in Hawke's Bay or discover the historic former courthouse which now houses DOC staff.

Find things to do and places to stay

Napier area

Walking and tramping

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Ahuriri Estuary Walking Track

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.
Duration:1 hr
Difficulty:Easy
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Otatara Pā Historic Reserve Walk

This short, easy walk through Otatara Pā has archaeological features from one of the largest and most ancient Māori pā sites, as well as commanding views of the coastline - it's a good option for kids.
Duration:45 min one way
Difficulty:Easy
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Whakamaharatanga Walkway

The walkway crosses farmland through two old pā sites with terraces, pits and middens (shell dumps). Most of the farmland was under water prior to the Napier earthquake in 1931.
Duration:40 min / 1 hr
Difficulty:Easy