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Hatea Loop

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28 Reviews

#6 of 25 Outdoor Activities in Whangarei

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Town Basin over the Canopy Bridge, Whangarei, New Zealand

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“Great walk in the sun 🌤”

I went this afternoon for a walk while in Whangarei. Was a great track with some lovely views in... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

joeled0413

St Helens, United Kingdom

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“Well Known Local Waterside Walking/Jogging/Cycling Traxk”

The "Loop" is the well known and very popular 4.2km/2.6 mile track along the tidal river in... read more

Reviewed 11 February 2019

devontraveller2019

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4.5 28 reviews

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Very good17%
Average7%
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joeled0413

St Helens, United Kingdom

10612

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great walk in the sun 🌤

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...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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devontraveller2019

356

Reviewed 11 February 2019 via mobile

Well Known Local Waterside Walking/Jogging/Cycling Traxk

The "Loop" is the well known and very popular 4.2km/2.6 mile track along the tidal river in Whangarei. It follows the water's edge all the way around, taking in the Town Basin (with it's souvenir shops, galleries, bars, restaurants and cafés), covered Canopy Bridge, the...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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paulp378

Whangarei, New Zealand

14428

Reviewed 12 July 2018 via mobile

Great walk run venue

The loop is a great walk run venue suitable for all. Gets a bit hectic with bikes as some cyclists dont realise we dont have eyes in the back of our heads.

Date of experience: July 2018

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NewZealandCarver

New Zealand

322107

Reviewed 15 April 2018

Great walk

This walk (starting from the town basin marina) is a lovely circular walk along the town basin, approx 4.2k's in total. Along wide and good pathways you will see the Canopy bridge, marina , shops, restaurants, moorings and quirky boatsheds as well as a lot...More

Date of experience: March 2018

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LilyChak

Auckland, New Zealand

27754

Reviewed 18 January 2018 via mobile

Art Walk

A walk full of artists display, it's all lovely and amazing. The loop walk passes through the historic house, the children playground, heaps of art works.

Date of experience: January 2018

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Janak d

349

Reviewed 4 January 2018 via mobile

Nice walk

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",...More

Date of experience: December 2017

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22KiwiTraveller22

Hamilton, New Zealand

17387

Reviewed 14 August 2017 via mobile

A popular exercise circuit

It takes about an hour to walk this 4.2km loop track beside the estuary. The track is wide and concreted, suitable for strollers etc. There are several interesting sculptures and historical information boards along the way. And at the end, you can have coffee in...More

Date of experience: August 2017

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madmaxx79

Ottawa, Canada

7329

Reviewed 20 April 2017

Excellent Walk in Whangarei

We walked the Hatea loop twice on our two night stay in Whangarei. It is a real gem for the city. The walk itself is not too strenuous but it provides an excellent view of the city and the river. Highlights are the unique Te...More

Date of experience: March 2017

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RonC462

Whangarei, New Zealand

7923

Reviewed 14 February 2017 via mobile

parkrun 5k

The Hatea loop is part of the Whangarei parkrun which is a free run/walk event every Saturday morning at 8 am from the carpark at Te Matau A Pohe bridge. The loop is one of the most popular walking tracks in Whangarei as walk on...More

Date of experience: February 2017

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R_Zanetello

Vicenza, Italy

8141

Reviewed 30 January 2017

Perfect for fitness, growing on the cultural side

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...More