New Zealand walk
Walkway T he Whakamaharatanga Walkway crosses farmland, most of which was under water prior to the Napier earthquake in 1931. There are two prominent old pa sites with identifiable terraces, pits and middens (shell dumps). The walkway crosses land that is owned by Landcorp and is closed for lambing from 1
July to 30 September and may be closed at other times for farm management.
Ror ookuri Loop TTrack rack Rorookuri 3.5 km / 1 hour Rorookuri was an island in the original Te Whanganui a Oroto lagoon and its archaeological features are of much interest. One of these, Otiere Pä, was defended by two transverse ditches and a bank across the narrow headland, both of which can still be seen today. The Rorookuri Loop Track follows the base of Rookuri Hill, past Otiere Pä and back to the carpark.
Ror ookuri Summit TTrack rack Rorookuri 2.5 km / 40 min The other option is to walk over the top of Rorookuri Hill and back around either side. The summit offers magnificent views of Hawke’s Bay. The start of the track is signposted about one km along Onehunga Road in Bayview six km north of Westshore, Napier off the main highway north to Gisborne . There is a carpark and a possible picnic area.
Below left: The Otiere Pa at the top of the hill with commanding views over the bay area. Right: Orange marker poles lead walkers to the summit.
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