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The Coastal Walkways in and around Russell can't be beat. A lot of time and energy is spent with their upkeep. Our favorite is to walk from where we were house sitting to Okiato or the other way to the town of Russell. The boardwalk through the mangrove trees is incredible.
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Date of experience: January 2020
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We did the walk as a couple one morning - from the car ferry terminal in Okiato all the way to Russel. Stages 1,2 and 3 are beautiful. The track is hilly at times, so a good level of fitness is required. The walk takes you through beautiful native forests and mangroves. When you get to stage 4 though (about 1/2 way from Okiato to Russel) the track is mostly along a busy road, which runs like a highway in holiday season. Nothing much to see, so I would definitely recommend to avoid it.…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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If you haven't the time or energy to complete it all, the part with the board walk is particularly lovely, and if you can combine it with walking to the winery it makes a very enjoyable day.
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Date of experience: November 2019
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A great walk through beautiful scenery. Took us 2.5 hours. The first part is thru bush and is challenging with some steep climbs. The latter part is easier.
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Date of experience: March 2019
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Although this walkway is still a work in progress it is well worth doing. It is about 8 kms from Okiato to Russell starting across a series of ridges and then dropping to a series of boardwalks across the mangroves. They claim fern birds can be seen but I missed them. From the oyster farm it is mostly on the road. Rain was threatening so I did not muck about - Took about 2 hours, but you could have a more leisurely stroll.…
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Date of experience: August 2019
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