There's no easier or more pleasurable way to enjoy the great outdoors of the western Bay of Plenty than to step out for a leisurely walk.

Soothing for the soul, and good for your health, an outing on a walking track is an excellent opportunity to embrace and appreciate the beauty of the environment around you.

On this site we feature 21 popular tracks.

From short, easy coastal strolls up-hill-and-down-dale tramps to testing bush trails, there's something for everyone.

Although many of these walks are in WBOPDC parks and reserves, some of the walks are managed by the Department of Conservation (DOC).  You can find out more information on these walks, marked with the DOC logo by contacting the Tauranga DOC office:

Department of Conservation
253 Chadwick Road
Tauranga 3112
T: 07 578 7677
W: www.doc.govt.nz

All the walks have been created for your pleasure.  Please enjoy and respect them.

Dogs:  As an owner, it is your responsibility to keep your dog under proper control at all times.  Please refer to specific sites where dogs are not allowed at any time.


1.      Orokawa Scenic Reserve
2.      Bowentown Domain
3.      Athenree Village
4.      Tanners Point
5.      Tuapiro Point
6.      Kauri Point Historic Reserve
7.      Uretara Stream Walkway and Katikati Town Centre
8.      Tuahu Kauri
9.      Aongatete Lodge Tracks
10.    Gerald Crapp Historic Reserve & Omokoroa Peninsula
11.    Te Puna Quarry Park
12.    I'Anson Bush Reserve
13.    Minden Scenic Reserve
14.    Puketoki Scenic Reserve
15.    Rapurapu Track
16.    Omanawa Falls
17.    Te Rerekawau (Kaiate Falls)
18.    Raparapahoe Stream
19.    Otawa Scenic Reserve
20.    Otanewainuku
21.    Papamoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park 

Here's a download version of the walking tracks booklet! (3MB PDF).  You will need Adobe PDF Reader to view it.  If you don't have this you can download Adobe PDF Reader for free.

Copies are also available for $2 at Council's Head Office and Library and Service Centres.