A beautiful coastal walk with great views

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Matheson Bay to Goat Island – Sunday 3 April 

This outstanding walk covers four public pathways, starting at the picturesque Matheson Bay, the track continues alongside a stream through bush and mature Kauri to a series of delightful small waterfalls. We then take the scenic Leigh Coastal walk and on around the Leigh Harbour, continuing through bush to a small pretty bay for lunch. A 2km road walk then offers expansive views before crossing farmland to join the walk on to Goat Island through regenerating bush with great views of Little Barrier Island, Great Barrier Island and the Mokahinau Islands. Keep a look out for dolphins! This walk has a section with a demanding climb of 165 steps. Bus transport. Departs 8.55am. 6-6 ½ hours including transport 1 hour each way. $35.00. Grade 4