Matiatia to Church Bay vineyards (through native bush) - short route Preview

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Matiatia Wharf

Start this wonderful walk from Matiatia Wharf. With the ferry terminal behind you, turn right and walk along the foreshore heading past the Sea Kayaking building.

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Continue over the small bridge

The bridge has some interesting information to read about the area's history and birdlife. Keep an eye out for the Kororā - Little Blue Penguins (the world's smallest penguin). The little penguin is just over 25cms and weighs about 1kg.Continue up a few steps to the Kauri Dieback shoe cleaning station. Take a moment to read about Kauri Dieback disease and please clean and spray your shoes, pole tips and dog paws.

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Atawhai Whenua Reserve low track

Continue up a few steps to the Kauri die back shoe cleaning station. Take a moment to read about Kauri Dieback disease and please clean your shoes, pole tips and dog paws. At the junction immediately after the cleaning station, turn left following the lower or upper contour wetlack track, towards Oneroa.The tracks gently leads through regenerating bush.

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Turn right

Stay on the Low Contour track, turning right up the hill following signs to the vineyards.

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Join the road

At the top of the track, turn left along Nick Johnston Drive.

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Not far to go

Turn right into Church Bay Road home of some of the best vineyards on the Island (or turn left to visit a lovely olive grove tasting room).