Māori Gardens

A short walk to a secluded beach just north of Governors Bay. Part of the Head to Head Walkway.

Start

You can access Māori Gardens from Governors Bay Road but there is no parking at this point.

Alternatively, start and finish at the end of Sandy Bay Beach Road

Finish Sandy Bay
Distance 750 metres
Time 15 minutes one way
Dogs Must be leashed
Accessibility Not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies
Toilets Portaloo at Sandy Bay
Description

From the main road, the track winds down the hill with steps and steep sections to the rocky area above the secluded beach. The track follows the cliff edge to Sandy Bay. Take care - the track has some uneven surfaces and slippery sections.

Sandy Bay is a nice beach for swimming or kayaking.

Get ready for this track using Plan My Walk(external link) by the NZ Mountain Safety Council. You can find track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list, so you are set for your adventure.

10 km

Walking tracks


Shared use


Connecting tracks


Closed


Parking square 100x100

Parking


bus

Bus stop


Toilets

Toilets


water fountain marker

Water fountains


 
Accessible tracks


Punt Tahi pointer 85x125

Challenging feature


Pukeko Tahi pointer 85x125

Entry and exit point


Avon River Rua pointer 85x125

Point of interest


    Walking tracks


    Shared use


    Connecting tracks


    Closed


    Parking square 100x100

    Parking


    bus

    Bus stop


    Toilets

    Toilets


    water fountain marker

    Water fountains


     
    Accessible tracks


    Punt Tahi pointer 85x125

    Challenging feature


    Pukeko Tahi pointer 85x125

    Entry and exit point


    Avon River Rua pointer 85x125

    Point of interest


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