Not only is this a pleasant walk, but it's also one of the oldest reserves in the Western Bay of Plenty, steeped in history.
Category: Jo’s Monday Walks
Local Walk – Te Puna Quarry Park
A 32-ha site about 1/2 hour's drive from home on a good low-traffic day was once an old, overgrown quarry and is now a beautiful public park.
Local Hike – Ngamuwahine Loop Track
Last November, I told myself, let's get back into it; how hard can it be? I am reasonably fit, and I love being out in the bush. Then half marathon training took over; now it's not; and warm weather is on the way. Getting ahead of myself, let me start from the beginning.
Local Walk – Waihi Beach to Houmanga Bay, N.Z.
One of my favourite walks I completed solo when we were full-time motorhomers was the track from Waihi Beach to Houmunga Bay.
Local Walk – Moturiki Island, NZ
On a warmish summer morning, we wanted to elevate a flattish walk along Mount Maunganui beach and diverted our attention to Moturiki Island