Spitting DistanceBeginner - Intermediate
Submitted by Tony Sharpe
Beginner - Intermediate
2:00 (Slow)
1:35 (Moderate)
1:10 (Fast)
-0.1%
+0.2%
Skits the EQ redzone and also sensitive ecosystems, please don't go cross county off trail
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Description
Note: Until May 2021 you will need to divert around a couple of nearby streets for a small section around Bridge Reserve as there are flood protection works going on in that section. Get back on the trail heading north at the main bridge, pretty self explanatory when you are there.
Head off from the Pier and follow the network of trails that weave up and down and round and through the marram grass and ice plant covered dunes. Pass the South Brighton Surf club and pick up the trails again in among the dunes. Please stick to the path to minimize tramping damage. Sensitive environment here!
As you near the end of the spit ease out on to the sand. If the tide is low its firm, easier going out towards the waves a bit. As you round the end of the spit look for an old sign and a wee trail that links you through to the South Shore Spit trails. Once heading north again follow the trails around the estuary. Lots of houses used to be round here, with great views but sometimes bad smells. its a bit different now. Trails head around the waters edge, take care crossing the road at South Brighton Bridge. From the bridge follow more trails around the estuary and then rivers edge until you spot the New Brighton shopping area where you are two blocks west of your start point.
Trail Community
Features of interest
Beach and dune habitats. EQ Redzone around Estuary Sand running
Make Up of Run
Technical Single Track: 30%
Moderate Single Track: 30%
Easy Single Track: 35%
Sealed Road: 5%
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Access
Start/ visit from the New Brighton Pier/ Library
Plenty of parking for free. Buses from town direct
9 km
16 minutes
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Staying Safe
Easy.
If you get lost in the dunes then pop out to the sand.
Perfect throughout.
Lightweight fleece top, Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
BYO. Couple of dodgy loo blocks where you might top up
All good all year. Can get bloody windy, sometimes hot- sometimes cold
STAY OFF the dunes apart from the trails
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Post run indulgence
Salt on the Pier
New Brighton Pier
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