Add to my favourite walksWaipu at its best – a fabulous coastal walk!
Built by the Lions Club and beginning at the Waipu Cove tidal stream, this magical track takes us along the coast almost into Lang’s Beach.
A portion covers private ‘riparian rights’ along the esplanade reserve. To avoid disturbing the natural landscape, the track is rough and narrow so this walk is best suited to the reasonably fit.
Be prepared to be blown away by the magnificent coastal views and impressive sedimentary limestone rocks, gorgeous wee sandy bays and rugged and beautiful rock outcrops.
Some road and beach walking included. Camera essential!
Degree of difficulty: Some rough uneven sections and suited to reasonably fit folk, but no steep climbs. Track can be muddy in places.
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The Wairahi Tracks Charitable Trust recently invested in a major upgrade to the section between Waipu Cove and Waterman Drive. There are now steps in the steep/muddy sections and much of the track surface has been benched and gravelled. But it still retains its character and beauty
Great news – it is a fantastic walk – thanks for the work you are doing to open up such areas
Im sorry to say that thanks to Gabrielle, there is a massive slip towards the Waipu Cove end of the track and it is now dangerous and impassable. Plus a few fallen trees.
The Wairahi Tracks Trust will liaise with WDC about track closure and a plan to reinstate
I have a video if someone wants to view it.
Hi Glenn
Thank you for your messages, our webmaster replied to the first
I walked the Wairahi Track with my tramping girls in January, and we just loved it and the shelter at the top is spectacular!!! Sorry to hear of the damage but not unexpected as our local Tanekaha Tracks are also damaged. Lets hope they can all be restored in the coming months but its a big task.
Would love to see the video, please email to chair.mww@gmail.com
Hoping to include your track in the 2024 walking weekend programme.
Regards
Trish Whyte