TKawatiri Coastal and Heritage Trail — Westport to Charleston. The concept was put together in 2015 after lots of feasibility studies, surveying etc etc to build this 55km track from Westport to Charleston. The Provincial Growth Fund of $9.36 million went towards building this track, which is due for competition in June 2022.
SECTION 1 — “Puwaha” — Westport to Carters Beach is 5.5km long, 1.5hr walking time, was officially opened on December 6th 2020, is the first of 9 sections to built.
This section of the Trail stretches from the Buller Bridge to Carters Beach,gives walkers, runners and cyclists a chance to experience unique parts of the local environment. Informative panels and shelters along the way provide insights into the history and ecology of the area. The Trail winds through local farmland, an estuary, bird sanctuary,wetlands and historical sites for both Maori and Pakeha settlers.
Packers Point in 1867 was a bustling junction in the gold rush days, with store keepers, ferrymen and hoteliers.
Cache is a small camo container with log only, BYO pen. Please ensure that it is securely returned to its position.