Te Raekaihau PointBeginner
Submitted by Richele McKenzie
Beginner
1:00 (Slow)
0:45 (Moderate)
0:35 (Fast)
-4.1%
+4.1%
This can be turned into a dog-friendly run by heading up onto the footpath from the end of the dog beach (halfway along beach) until the corner of Sutherland Road.
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Description
Starting at the carpark at the airport end of Lyall Parade, follow the beach all the way to the end, where you need to pop up onto the footpath briefly, then back along the coastal trail / beach to the Princess Bay toilet block. Carefully cross the road and head up the trail to Te Raekaihau. There are two options here, taking the first track to the right or continuing to the ridge (clearer track) and turning right.
Enjoy the view from the top (there's a seat here) then head back north past the track you came up on, and past the other turn offs for the coastal road, until you pop out on View Road. Turn right onto Hungerford Road and head back down to the coastal trail, and back along the beach to the start.
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Features of interest
Lyall Bay beach is a popular surf and swimming beach. There are two off-lead dog areas along the route. The coastal trail from Lyall Bay to Princess Bay has great views in any weather.
Make Up of Run
Untracked / Route only: 0%
Moderate Single Track: 10%
Easy Single Track: 80%
Gravel Road: 0%
Sealed Road: 10%
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Access
Lyall Bay carpark, across the road from the Spruce Goose. 28 Lyall Parade.
Plenty of parking available in the carpark, or along the road. Bus No 2 or 3.
7 km
16 minutes
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Staying Safe
Easy.
Perfect throughout.
Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
Toilets are located at Lyall Bay beach and Princess Bay.
The bush track may get slippery when wet.
Very windy at times. Take care along the top of the ridge. Watch for traffic crossing the road from the Princess Bay toilet block.
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Post run indulgence
Parrot Dog Brewert
60-66 Kingsford Smith Street, Lyall Bay
https://parrotdog.co.nz/
Great beer and dog-friendly.Queen Sally's Diamond Deli
200 Queen's Drive, Lyall Bay
http://www.queens.co.nz/
Great food!Maranui Cafe
7a Lyall Parade, Lyall Bay
http://www.maranuicafe.co.nz/
Great views and food. - Blog Posts and Articles
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