Hatea Loop, Whangarei: Address, Hatea Loop Reviews: 4.5/5
Hatea Loop
Hatea Loop
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Lyndell
31 contributions
Jan 2021 • Solo
This is a great flat 5km loop trail with a nice variety of interest features to view, seats to sit on for those wanting to take a slower pace and exercise equipment for the more active.
Written 29 January 2021
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santo t
Auckland, New Zealand7,582 contributions
Jan 2021
Good and walking tracks along the river, Hatea River. Easy walk while enjoying the swamp, mature trees and bushes at the hilly green zone of Whangarei. The approx. 9 km long track divided into 3 section, named 1A, 1B and 1C. Section IA is from Whangarei Falls to Paranui Falls, near AH Reed Tree Top Track. Then section 1B is from AH Reed Tree Top Track to Mair Park, and the last 1C from Mair Park to Town Basin. The tracks are easy walking grade, good gravel road with few steps, timber walkways, a bit undulating but they are OK for any group of ages. Visitors have chances to go to more challenging hillier walks through Drummond and Dobbies Tracks from Mair Park Junction to Mount Parihaka, the picturesque look out to see Whangarei Township below.
Written 22 January 2021
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patw272
Whakatane, New Zealand87 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
This a great walk to town basin or whangarei falls or town loop along side a river can be a bit rough in places unfortunately it's not very well signed posted we had keep referring to our phone for directions the maps didnt really show where to go needs resigning but a great walk popular with the locals
Written 25 November 2020
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Franky P
3 contributions
Sep 2020
What a lovely place to take the dog (or kids) for a walk! Beautiful, peaceful and safe. I love the atmosphere, lovely restaurants, shops to browse in, delicious ice cream and both ample toilet facilities and water fountains. I can't wait for my weekly visit!
Written 5 October 2020
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Jayfromthenorth
Whangarei, New Zealand3 contributions
Dec 2019
Lots of interesting history outlined on walk. Fitness equipment here and there for gym bunnies and beginners alike. Great cafes at the town basin. Easy walk with plenty to see.
Written 10 January 2020
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kristabel2016
Napier, New Zealand2,038 contributions
Nov 2019
After quite some time of wanting to do this urban/riverside walk in my home town when visiting I finally got around to it just recently. It is flat and easy and can be done with prams or wheelchairs and also links in with other nearby walks such as Mair Park/Parihaka. Very pleasant on a nice day and not at all challenging. Start or end with a coffee/brunch or lunch at one of the Town Basin cafe/restaurants.
Written 23 December 2019
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timetravel88
Auckland Central, New Zealand90 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
This track running alongside the Hatea River in Whangarei is quite delightful. Excellent scenery, very well maintained track, long enough for a decent walk and dog freindly (on a lead). Good parking at each end and at two points in the middle (Mair Park and AH Reed Memorial Kauri Park).
Written 8 June 2019
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Natalia T
Singapore, Singapore2,233 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
This is a lovely walk along the river, near the town basin, and you pass lots of sculptures along the way. Worth a visit.
Written 12 April 2019
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joeled0413
St Helens, UK465 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
I went this afternoon for a walk while in Whangarei. Was a great track with some lovely views in the sun. Really liked the bridge and was lucky enough to see the bridge being raised. Allowing time for photos it took me about 1h30min to complete 😊
Written 12 March 2019
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Gwenda W
Helston, UK4 contributions
What is the species of tree planted beside the track near the Fishhook bridge.
About three metres tall, members of the bean family.
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Ehsan U
Auckland Central, New Zealand24 contributions
Can someone please share the address of starting point / car park for Hatea Loop?
LilyChak
Auckland Central, New Zealand2,387 contributions
You can park on Reyburn House Ln Town Basin Car park. Next to the car park is the playground, the starting point of the Hatea Loop is right there.
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- (0.18 km) Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
- (0.22 km) Honey Budget B & B 4 Backpackers
- (0.22 km) Punga Lodge
- (1.25 km) Whangarei TOP 10 Holiday Park
- (1.22 km) Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast
- Restaurants near Hatea Loop:
- (0.36 km) The Quay
- (0.41 km) Mokaba Cafe
- (0.40 km) Serenity Cafe
- (0.39 km) No. 8
- (0.40 km) Riverside Cafe