Description

Feb 2021: The first 1.5k of the track isn’t being maintained and the first ascent (from the carpark) has eroded further and become quite dangerous. Take care! If you have an update on this please email us

Head up the steep track on the left side of the creek. Go carefully as the dirt is very loose in places. Stop to catch your breath then head left along a track cut through the gorse. This is quite narrow in places. Eventually it joins the ridgeline, with stunning sea views.

You will pass old stockyards on the coast side. Continue uphill. After a small downhill section you will come to a track on the right. Follow as it drops steeply into Spooky Gully, crosses a small stream then heads steeply up again to Tip Track.

Head right onto Tip Track and run all the way down to Happy Valley Road where you once again turn right. Run down to Owhiro Bay, but do a small detour through Happy Valley Fields, avoiding a bit of asphalt.

Once you get to the end of the road cross to the beach and head right again, but instead of running along the road, jump over the creek (if it's low enough) and follow the rocky shore back to the carpark.

Features of interest

The trail starts at the site of the old Owhiro Bay Quarry. Taputeranga Marine Reserve. Unique flora and fauna. Stunning sea views!

Make Up of Run

Untracked / Route only: 18%

Technical Single Track: 13%

Moderate Single Track: 31%

Farm Road / 4WD Track: 25%

Sealed Road: 13%

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