Whangarei
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About
Follow the path of the beautiful Hātea River from the Town Basin to the impressive Whangārei Falls via Mair Park. The park was donated to the people of Whangārei in 1914 by Robert Mair, a local native plant enthusiast, and has been a popular picnic place for many years.
Dogs can be walked along the Hatea River walkway, but please keep them on a leash to protect our wildlife. Note: dogs are not allowed on tracks to the Parihaka summit or tracks within A H Reed Memorial Park.
Parking
Car parking is available at all five of these locations: Mair Park, Whareora Road, the A H Reed Memorial Park, Town Basin, and Whangārei Falls.
What to expect
- Tranquil native bush walks easily accessed from the city centre.
- Pretty picnic spots along the way
- Metalled tracks, suitable for all age groups.
The track can be walked from the Town Basin all the way to the Whangārei Falls, but each section described below can be walked separately.
Hātea River walkway
Free
