Matiatia to the Vineyards (coastal 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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Follow signs to Church Bay Track

At this junction and the next 2 junctions follow the signs towards Church Bay.

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Beautiful views...

Take a moment to enjoy the beautiful views back over Matiatia Bay.

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Continue up and down the gradient along the coast...

The tracks climbs up and down gently along the coast with some steps. As the track turns left and the sea is behind you, there is a fork. Head straight up and over.

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Useful information boards

The track continues around the stunning coast and past some useful information boards.

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Picnic table at the Oneroa 30 mins sign

Just before the picnic table at the Oneroa 30 mins sign, turn left and follow the trail out onto Nick Johnston Drive.

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Follow the road

Follow the road for approx 2 km where you will walk past Cable Bay winery.

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Turn right onto Church Bay Road

Turn right onto Church Bay Road for some wonderful vineyards.