Whananaki coastal walkway

Enjoy fantastic coastal scenery on this six hour return walk between the picturesque seaside village of Whananaki and Sandy Bay on the Tūtūkākā Coast.

Walk across the longest footbridge in the Southern Hemisphere, visit a monument to the Capitaine Bougainville shipping tragedy, and take in views out to the Poor Knights Islands and rolling farmland.  

Parking

Whananaki North, at the reserve on Whananaki North Rd, just past the Whananaki Beach Store.

Whananaki South, at the end of Pukekawa Road.

Sandy Bay, on McAuslin Road.

What to expect

• Fairly good walking surfaces, but grades and length make this a walk for people with a reasonable level of fitness
• The beach part of the track is accessible at low tide only
• Gates are locked along this walkway. Stiles are available to cross fences.
• Dress to allow for rapid changes in the weather and good footwear is recommended