This is a shady, beautiful, dog friendly loop walk within the Whakanewha Regional Park. Supple jack, epiphytes, giant tree ferns and rata vine are just some of the flora along the route. Tūī, pīwakawaka (fantails), kererū (wood pigeons) and kōtare (kingfisher) may be seen in the bush, and the rare NZ dotterel and other shore birds found foraging along the beach.

Location

This walk is located within Whakanewha Regional Park, Omiha, Waiheke Island. A car is needed to get to the start point, the ‘Sculpture car park’ on Gordons Road.

Alternatively you can take the Rocky Bay bus to Omiha Memorial Hall and follow the signs from the end of Omiha Road, into the park along the shoreline, and meet with Cathedral track and turn left to join the walk (20 minutes extra walk). 

Track Summary

Meander through stunning Nikau forest and native bush on well-maintained, gently graded park tracks. Predominantly gravel and dirt tracks with some steps, with mostly gentle inclines.

Click on the “Directions” tab (above) for detailed walking directions. On a mobile phone “Directions” is a dropdown option in the “Overview” bar.