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Aramoana area

Aramoana area

Located in the Otago region

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Introduction

Discover rich bird and plant life in a saltmarsh, or enjoy great views on a clifftop walk.

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Aramoana area

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Walking and tramping

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Aramoana Boardwalk

The Aramoana Boardwalk and saltmarsh experience, and other short walks from Aramoana on the edge of Otago Harbour, suit all ages and abilities.

Duration:20 to 45 min

Difficulty:Easiest

Heyward Point Track

This cliff top track, through farm land and regenerating forest, offers great coastal views.

Duration:2 hr

Difficulty:Advanced

Bird and wildlife watching

You can see rich bird life on the Aramoana Boardwalk.

Aramoana Boardwalk information.

Guided activities and tours

Dunedin Adventures Ltd

Outdoor instruction courses including guiding, rock climbing and abseiling.

https://dunedinadventures.co.nz/

Activities: Climbing; Walking and tramping

Services: Guided activities and tours; Outdoor education and instruction

Flying Aotearoa Limited

Guiding on selected conforming tracks in Canterbury, Fiordland, Otago and West Coast.

Phone: +64 27 370 9832

Activities: Walking and tramping

Services: Guided activities and tours

New Zealand Photography Workshops Ltd

Multi-day photography tours in New Zealand.

www.photographyworkshops.co.nz/

Services: Guided activities and tours

Outdoor education and instruction

Activities: Climbing; Walking and tramping

Services: Guided activities and tours; Outdoor education and instruction

Getting there

Aramoana is 25 km from Dunedin on SH88. Follow the road to and past Port Chalmers.

Know before you go

Dog access: Dogs are allowed on Spit beach, south of Keyhole Rock, but must be on a lead. Dogs are not allowed north of Keyhole Rock.

Facilities: Aramoana Domain has public toilets and a picnic area.

Parking: There is a car park at the junction of Muri Street and Moana Street, and at the start of the Mole.

Water safety: If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.

All drone use must be authorised by DOC

You must have a permit to fly a drone on public conservation land.

Visit our Drone use on conservation land page for more information.

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