We currently have 56 trails
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Alfred Cox Park Cycle and Walkway
Te Ara Hīkoi, Paihikara Hoki o Alfred Cox
This mainly off-road trail links Alfred Cox Skatepark and Oneroa shared path.
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Anaura Bay Walkway
Ngā Ara Hīkoi o Anaura
A short climb up through bush in Anaura Bay Scenic Reserve to a view of the bay through trees.
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Barkers Hill - Hospital Hill Circuit
Te Ara o Whataūpoko
Town and country circuit from Ballance Street Village to Hospital Hill with views of bay.
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Coastal Waipaoa River Trail
Te Ara o Waipaoa
A level trail atop Waipaoa River stop bank gives views to hills, farms and orchards.
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Cooks Cove Walkway, Tolaga Bay
Te Ara Hīkoi o Ōpoutama
Historically significant with expansive views, striking hole-in-the-wall, and safe cove for swimming.
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Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Te Māra Rākaunui o Aotearoa
Walks vary from flat, tree-lined paths to a steep climb up Mt Arateitei with views of the arboretum and surrounding countryside.
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Elizabeth Williams Walkway, Tūranga Gardens
Ngā Kāri o Tūranganui
A gem in the middle of suburbia.
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Gisborne / Tūranga Heritage Trail
Ngā Ara Tuku iho o Tūranga
Focuses on region's European history; touches on deeper history of early Māori arrivals.
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Gisborne - Wainui Cycle and Walkway
Te Ara Hīkoi, Paihikara Hoki, o Tūranga ki Wainui
Connecting city with suburbs to the east, formally ending at Wainui Beach.
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Hackfalls Arboretum, Tiniroto
Te Ara Tipua Rākau o Hangaroa
The 50ha Hackfalls Arboretum boasts 3,500 species of trees and shrubs around natural lakes.
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Gray's Bush Scenic Reserve
Te Ngahere Rāhui Tirohanga o Gray
Popular short-walk through tall kahikatea-puriri forest.
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Haurata High Country Walks
Ngā hikoi whenua teitei o Haurata
High country walks provide different world of bluffs and expansive views.
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Hikurangi Maunga Track
Te Ara ki Hikurangi
The sacred mountain of Ngāti Porou, highest non-volcanic mountain in the North Island, and the first place touched by the sunrise.
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Hill Road to Fox Street via unformed legal road link to Sievwright Lane.
Te Ara Hīkoi o Whataūpoko
A rough walking track linking Ballance Street to Sievwright Lane, then through Waiteata Park and on roads and tracks to Fox Street.
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Longbush QEII National Trust Covenant
Ko Te Poari Kaitiaki a-Motu o Te Kawenata o QEII
A short walk within a strip of tall lowland forest on the edge of the Waimatā River.
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Kōpūtūtea Dunes Trail
Te Ara Tāhuna o Kōpūtūtea
Informal coastal dunes trail follows vehicle tracks in firm sand from Midway Beach to Waipaoa River mouth.
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Lytton West Village - Te Hapara - Riverdale Loop
Ngā Piriti o te Awa o Taruheru
Flat suburban walk through two parks and over three pedestrian bridges.
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Māhia Peninsula Scenic Reserve
Te Tirohanga Rāhui o Te Matarae o Māhia
A hilly loop track through semi-coastal forest on Māhia Peninsula.
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Makorori Headland
Te Kūrae o Makorori
This headland walk provides sweeping views of Makorori and Wainui beaches.
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Māpiri Track, to Maraetaha River and Māpiri Beach
Te Ara o Māpiri ki te Wahapū o te Awa o Maraetaha
Easy walk to a beautiful, isolated beach.
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Mudge Murals Trail
Te Ara Pikitia a Mudge
Mudge Murals show Gisborne's settlement and development..
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Mātokitoki Valley Trail
Te Ara o te Whārua o Mātokitoki
A compacted gravel trail connects Mātokitoki Valley with Riverside Road.
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Mokotahi Hill Lookout Track, Māhia
Te Ara ki te Puke Tirohanga o Mokotahi
Scenic and historical jewel in Māhia's crown.
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Morere Scenic Reserve Tracks
Te Tirohanga Rāhui i Mōrere
Walk in Mōrere's rainforest reserve or relax at Mōrere Hot Springs pools when reopened.
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Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve
Te Ngahere Whenua Rāhui o Okitu
Well-graded native forest track provides good views of coast and hills.
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Oneroa and City Rivers Cycle and Walkway
Te Ara Hīkoi, Paihikara Hoki o Oneroa me Ngā Wai Wehe Rua
Concrete/boardwalk path beside rivers and picturesque beaches.
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Ōpōtiki Dunes Trail
Te Ara Tāhuna o Ōpōtiki
Cycle or walk a gravel trail along a spectacular stretch of Pacific Ocean coastline.
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Pakihi Track
Te Ara o Pākihi ki Ōpōtiki
Pakihi Track, starting near Motu, can be hiked in either direction, but mountain biked only downhill.
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Tupapa Heritage Trail
Te Ara Tuku iho ki Ngā Tāngata Whenua o Tūranganui-a-Kiwa
Telling stories about the first people to navigate to and settle in Tūranganui a Kiwa (Gisborne).
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Sea Walls Tairāwhiti Murals Walk
Te Pakitara Pikitia taha Moana o Te Tairāwhiti
Arts project focuses on ocean conservation.
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Ūawa Cycle and Walkway
Te Ara Eke Paihikara, Hīkoi hoki o Ūawa
Meandering trail beside Ūawa River and Tolaga Bay Beach and township.
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Sisterson Lagoon
Te Hopua Sisterson
Short track through wetland restoration project and QEII National Trust Covenant.
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Waihirere Waterfall Track
Te Ara Wairere o Waihirere Awa
Native bush walk beside Waihīrere Stream to delightful waterfall.
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Table Cape (Kahutara Point), Māhia
Te Matarae Kahutara kei Māhia
Wild, exposed coastline with marine birdlife and seals.
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Tairāwhiti Museum - Inner Kaiti footbridges
Ngā Pārae me ngā Piriti o te Awa o Tūranganui
Footbridges and bridges link city with Anzac Park and suburb of Kaiti.
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Wainui Beach to Makorori Headland
Mai i Te Akau o Wainui ki te Kurae o Makorori
Informal, meandering trails along dunes from Wainui to Okitu.
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Te Aratia Walkway
Te Ara Hīkoi o Te Aratia ki Māhia
Showcasing catchment restoration project on Māhia Peninsula.
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Whataupoko Reserve and Mountain Bike Park
Whataūpoko Rāhui me te Papa Eke Paihikara Maunga
Multiple trails of various grades for mountain bikers of different abilities, and trails for walkers.
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Te Kurī Farm Walkway
Te Ara Hīkoi o Te Pāmu Te Kurī
Outstanding, clear-day views from Town Hill.
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Whinray Scenic Reserve
Tirohanga Rāhui Mai i Whinray
Native bush reserve with family-suitable walking track.
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Titirangi Bush Walks
Ngā Ara Hīkoi o Titirangi
Bush-clad, walking trails close to city centre.
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Whitaker Street Lookout Track
He Pikinga ki te Tirohanga o Whataūpoko
A quick, steep walk close to Ballance Street Village.
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Titirangi Cycle and Walkway (Queen's Drive-Titirangi Drive)
Te Rori o Titirangi
A 35ha reserve with extensive views of the bay, port, city and three rivers.
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