About the path
A lovely coastal walk around the most remote settlement on Waiheke – Orapiu. Stunning views, quiet bays and if you’re lucky - dolphins or orca in the sea.
This is a there-and-back walk, which will take about 30 minutes each way. You will be rewarded with views across the water to Ponui Island, and the Hunua Ranges.
Start at the car park at Orapiu Wharf - you can pick up a ferry to Coromandel or Rotoroa Island from here, see 360discovery.co.nz.
This wharf is a popular fishing spot and a great place to take in the unusual views across to Poinui and the Tamaki Strait.
When done at the wharf, head left onto Hunterville Road towards Otakawhe Bay, along a nice seaside gravel road and track. Keep going along the bay and pick up the small track that leads you further along the coast, past Otakawhe Lodge.
From here, go up and over the spur to wind your way down to lovely Pearl Bay, that sits in Te Matuku Marine Reserve. No fishing or shellfish gathering allowed here, but plenty of options for relaxation.
There is a track being developed that will allow you to continue on from here to Te Matuku Bay, but for now, this is as far as you can go.
Head back the same way you came.
Easy walking on coastal tracks.
