WALK THE BAY OF ISLANDS COASTLINE
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    • Okiato to Russell Walkway >
      • Stage One - Pipiroa Bay to Aucks Road
      • Stage Two - Aucks Road to Te Wahapu Road
      • Stage Three - Te Wahapu Rd to Orongo Bay
      • Stage Four - Orongo Bay to Russell
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Explore the best of the Bay of Island in short stages that can be walked in less than an hour,
or take all day and complete the full eighteen kilometre circle from Paihia to Opua to Russell.


The Paihia to Opua Walkway is a well established track that follows the beach, and then a bush covered coastal walk with excellent water views. The track finishes at Opua, where you can catch the ferry to Okiato.

The Okiato to Russell walkway has flat coastal stretches, hilly bush tracks, and mangrove boardwalks. It can be accessed by car at four places making it easy to walk in stages. It finishes in Russell where you can catch the ferry to Paihia.

Weather

Weather in New Zealand is very changeable so check the Paihia forecast before you leave.
Remember to wear sunscreen and a hat, especially in spring and summer when the New Zealand UV is strong and can burn you quickly. 
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Dogs

ANY dog can kill our kiwi. Please keep our kiwi safe by keeping your dog on a lead at all times. Consider enjoying our tracks without your dog, you will see many more birds.
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Bikes

Our tracks are only for walkers. Join us on foot and enjoy the bird life.
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  • Home
  • Walk Paihia to Russell
    • Paihia - Opua - Russell full circle walk
    • Paihia to Opua Walkway
    • Okiato to Russell Walkway >
      • Stage One - Pipiroa Bay to Aucks Road
      • Stage Two - Aucks Road to Te Wahapu Road
      • Stage Three - Te Wahapu Rd to Orongo Bay
      • Stage Four - Orongo Bay to Russell
  • The Whole Bay
  • Projects
  • News
  • About
  • Contact
  • Join Us