Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Piwakawaka Beach
Submitted by Eleanor Arnst
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Grunt Factor: 6 ?
Gnarl Factor: 21 ?
5.0km
130m
130m
66m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Eleanor Arnst
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Grunt Factor: 6 ?
Gnarl Factor: 21 ?
5.0km
130m
130m
66m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Totally/mostly flat
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Coastal
Sealed Road
Gravel Road
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +15.7%
Average Downhill Gradient: -15.7%
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0:50
Slow
0:35
Moderate
0:25
Fast
Dogs permitted on lead and with Marlborough Sound permit (obtained from Picton DoC office)
Easy out and back run starting from the Boat Ramp in Elaine Bay and heading back up the road for 400m, before meeting the Piwakawaka Beach walk on the right (signposted).
Starts off on a gravel track, which becomes easy single track winding through the bush to the beach. Great place for a swim before heading back the same way.
Views of the Kenepuru Sound and beaches to swim at.
Parking available at the start in either the DoC campground or boat launch area. No public transport available to the start of the run. Toilets available in the campground.
41 km
59 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Very patchy.
Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
Water is available at the start/finish (recommended to treat)
Wasps in late summer
Trail Legend
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