Walks & Tracks
Waikanae River (South bank)
Time/Distance: 4.6km/1 hour 30mins one way.
Access: Otaihanga Domain or SH1 on the south side of bridge. Track follows the south bank of the river through private, rural land and reserves. This is a popular horse trail.
Highlights: Restoration planting and a very peaceful location.
For more information contact the paraparaumu Visitor Information Centre.
Waikanae River Estuary - Scientific Reserve
(Paraparaumu Beach)
Time/Distance: 2km loop - 1 hour
Access: Opposite Manly Street and Hadfield Drive intersection.
Stop for estuary and sea views then walk through to the end of Takahe Drive to the Kotuku Lakes loop walk.
Highlights Birdlife.
For more information contact the Paraparaumu Visitor Information Centre.
Waimanu Lagoons
Time/Distance: 2km/1 hour
Access: Next to River Estuary at Waikanae Beach, Tutere Street or Barrett Drive. A full loop walk around both lagoons is possible - although wheelchair access is on the east bank only.
Highlights: A sheltered picnic spot and great place to bird watch.
For more information contact the Paraparaumu Visitor Information Centre.
Wharemauku Stream
Time/Distance: 2km/45 mins
Highlights: Swarms of starlings at dusk, airplane watching and spacious rural views.
For more Information contact the Paraparaumu Visitor Information Centre.
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