Centennial Highway Bypass
Pretty coastal strip but dogged by a narrow footpath and heavy traffic for most of the way. Latter part is along the beach at Pukerua Bay, exiting up a bush track to rejoin SH1.
From Paekākāriki Village walk west towards the beach.
Turn south into Ames Street
Follow Ames Street to park/reserve near end.
Through park to sandhill track at far end (south)
Exit track at car park
At far side (south end) of Fishermans' Table Restaurant car park, continue along footpath beside SH1 (Centennial Highway) for 5km.
Exit at southern most car lookout on Centennial Highway (before hill). Take four wheel drive track toward Pukerua Bay Beach.
Exit onto Brendan Beach about 50m before private property gate.
Follow beach around to footpath/road - Ocean Parade.
Continue 500m along Ocean Parade to second lot of toilets and car park (Pukerua Bay Beach).
Enter Goat Track behind toilets
Exit Goat Track at Rāwhiti Road
Continue along Rāwhiti Road turning left into Teihana Road West for 100m - shops (and toilets)
Route continues across Teihana Road West up SH1 (south) via Arā Harakeke (Flax Pathway)
Conditions
Potential Hazards
- Please take caution on roads as they can be very busy. Stay as far off the road as possible and stick to footpaths
How to get here
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Accommodation
En route
- Beach Haven B&B - Pukerua Beach Road, Pukerua Bay - P: 04 2399384
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Page last updated: Apr 18, 2024, 12:02 PM