Hatea Loop
Hatea Loop
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santo t
Auckland, New Zealand7,465 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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Franky P
3 contributions
Sept 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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Anne E
Whangarei, New Zealand786 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
This a very simple walk /stroll along the harbours edge taking around 1 hour. It is a very easy walk which can be enjoyed by folk in wheelchairs/ walkers and prams. Fact the day I walked this there were many such like people enjoying the birdlife the boats the water,
You begin at the Town basin and here -----take time to read all about whangarei which is well described in placards along the walkway. You pass Reyburn House, an art centre, the Waka Wave Sculpture while walking alongside the mangroves.Then you must cross the Waiarohia Stream ,'Kotuitui Whitinga'. the new foot/cycle bridge. which must be just lovely at night as I could tell it was well lit. this has a central rotating section will allow boats to continue to use the Waiarohia stream. Walk a little bit further then you walk over the Te Matau ā Pohe, or "The Fishhook of Pohe", This bridge features in some TV advertisements. The Te Matau a Pohe bridge is an award winning construction whose centrepiece lifts to allow boats in and out of the marina. You cross this bridge on the way around the loop at which point you begin the turn back towards the Town Basin. Finally you finish the walk by crossing the Canopy Bridge which has wonderful views down river. and on Saturdays has Artisan's markets during the summer
The toilets are placed along the the way but I feel you may need to be wary as they could be easily un noticed. The blue and yellow building toward the canopy bridge may be the easier to find.
You begin at the Town basin and here -----take time to read all about whangarei which is well described in placards along the walkway. You pass Reyburn House, an art centre, the Waka Wave Sculpture while walking alongside the mangroves.Then you must cross the Waiarohia Stream ,'Kotuitui Whitinga'. the new foot/cycle bridge. which must be just lovely at night as I could tell it was well lit. this has a central rotating section will allow boats to continue to use the Waiarohia stream. Walk a little bit further then you walk over the Te Matau ā Pohe, or "The Fishhook of Pohe", This bridge features in some TV advertisements. The Te Matau a Pohe bridge is an award winning construction whose centrepiece lifts to allow boats in and out of the marina. You cross this bridge on the way around the loop at which point you begin the turn back towards the Town Basin. Finally you finish the walk by crossing the Canopy Bridge which has wonderful views down river. and on Saturdays has Artisan's markets during the summer
The toilets are placed along the the way but I feel you may need to be wary as they could be easily un noticed. The blue and yellow building toward the canopy bridge may be the easier to find.
Written 12 November 2014
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timetravel88
Auckland Central, New Zealand99 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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Siddhartha
39 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
The Hatea Loop is a pleasant 4.2 km circuit around the town basin. It is a gentle walk that has a path all the way around and lots of water fountains to drink from.
The highlight is Te Matau a Pohe, the "Fishhook of Pohe", quite an amazing piece of engineering. We saw the bridge go up twice when boats came through. There is a second bridge Kotuitui Whitinga that crosses the Waiarohia Stream that also can be raised. Finally, there is a thied bridge, the canopy bridge which is the site of a pleasant artisan market on selected Saturday mornings.
Along the town side there are a number of sculptures; Waka and Waves is absolutely fantastic. The riverside has a BMX park and dog exercise area. However, if there a few more artworks on this side it would be enhanced for the tourist.
The loop is well worth an hour or so for a gentle stroll.
The highlight is Te Matau a Pohe, the "Fishhook of Pohe", quite an amazing piece of engineering. We saw the bridge go up twice when boats came through. There is a second bridge Kotuitui Whitinga that crosses the Waiarohia Stream that also can be raised. Finally, there is a thied bridge, the canopy bridge which is the site of a pleasant artisan market on selected Saturday mornings.
Along the town side there are a number of sculptures; Waka and Waves is absolutely fantastic. The riverside has a BMX park and dog exercise area. However, if there a few more artworks on this side it would be enhanced for the tourist.
The loop is well worth an hour or so for a gentle stroll.
Written 3 January 2018
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R_Zanetello
Vicenza, Italy220 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
Beautiful 4 kms loop around Whangarei Basin and part of the harbour. It will take you down to the "Hook" Te Matau a Pohe bridge, then back to the city trough a second smaller pedestrian and cycle bridge, through lawns with sculptures and signs with local history, the teather, and then Rayburn House and the basin shops again.
You'll also find a number of public fitness machines along the way.
While it's beautiful and nice to walk, in the summer it can be taxing under the strong NZ sun. I hope the council will plant plenty of trees, making it a much easier and nice stroll.
Also a passage on direction of Okara Commercial Centre could invite more people to walk that way instead of using a car.
You'll also find a number of public fitness machines along the way.
While it's beautiful and nice to walk, in the summer it can be taxing under the strong NZ sun. I hope the council will plant plenty of trees, making it a much easier and nice stroll.
Also a passage on direction of Okara Commercial Centre could invite more people to walk that way instead of using a car.
Written 29 January 2017
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Susan H
Kerikeri, New Zealand502 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
This walk is a great public facility for whangarei. Very wide path walk all flat. Some great art works along the way. Loved the Chris booth sculpture. No excuse for not exercising. Take your dog,pushchair or bike. Very impressed. Great also for tourists. A one hour walk with history boards along the way.
Written 19 January 2017
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donnyl578
18 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
I had a very relax walk with my family in Hatea Loop.it is so nice and peaceful.Also there are many sculptures beside,good to take photos.
Big play ground,kids all love it pretty much.
Nice big car park with 240 minutes limit,convenient for local or travellers.
I had a very good experience in whangarei!
Big play ground,kids all love it pretty much.
Nice big car park with 240 minutes limit,convenient for local or travellers.
I had a very good experience in whangarei!
Written 8 January 2017
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evaeva9
Auckland Central, New Zealand35 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
Perfect for an evening stroll or a morning run. Mostly off the main road. Would recommend to anyone.
Written 4 January 2015
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Lyndell
38 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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What is the species of tree planted beside the track near the Fishhook bridge.
About three metres tall, members of the bean family.
Thank you
Written 2 March 2019
Can someone please share the address of starting point / car park for Hatea Loop?
Written 18 February 2018
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.
Written 20 February 2018
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