5

Māori Gardens

15 minutes one way

OPEN Click to check CCC website for status

From the main road the track winds down the hill with steps and steep sections to the rocky area above the secluded beach. The track follows the cliff edge to Sandy Bay, a nice beach for swimming or kayaking. Note there is a Portaloo at Sandy Bay. Take care - the track has some uneven surfaces and slippery sections. During winter tracks can be wet and slippery so please proceed with caution. Not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies. Click HERE to view the Christchurch City Councils interactive map.

Track features:

Native bush, Coastal, Track formed, Sign posted

For more information:

Obtain a "Head to Head Walkway" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.

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Walk formed trackGentle walking on formed track. Some up and down hill
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