Park Activities
- Farm animals
- Beaches
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Surfing
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Surfing
If there's a swell on the east coast then you can get waves here. There are a couple of different beaches to surf at. Quite north facing so offshore in anything from SW-SE.
- Swimming
- Diving
- Walks (Less than 1 hour)
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Walks (1 hour or more)
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Walks (1 hour or more)
Explore the peninsular that is Tawharanui with one of the longer walks, see details below.
- Dogs
Tracks
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Fishermans Track
20 minutes / 2 kmcloseFishermans Track
Walk
Time: 20 minutes
Distance: 2 km
Enjoy a quick and easy walk to access the South Coast (Maori Bay) from Anchor Bay.
Pram friendly: No
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West End Trail
45 minutes / 5 kmcloseWest End Trail
Bike Ride
Time: 45 minutes
Distance: 5 km
This track starts at Anchor Bay and heads up the western end of the park for unique views for the coastline, nearby islands and the park itself.
Pram friendly: No
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Ecology Trail
60 minutes / 3 kmcloseEcology Trail
Walk
Time: 60 minutes
Distance: 3 km
The Ecology Trail highlights Tawharanui's precious natural heritage.
Pram friendly: No
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Maori Bay Coast Walk
90 minutes / 4 kmcloseMaori Bay Coast Walk
Walk
Time: 90 minutes
Distance: 4 km
From Lagoon carpark wander around the south coast over the rocks to Maori Bay (access from mid to low tide only). At Maori Bay join the South Coast Track for the return trip to the Lagoon carpark.
Pram friendly: No
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West End Track
90 minutes / 6 kmcloseWest End Track
Walk
Time: 90 minutes
Distance: 6 km
This coastal walk starts at the hut at Anchor Bay and heads up the hills towards the predator-proof fence at the western end of the park for unique views of the coastline, nearby islands and the park itself.
Pram friendly: No
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North/South Coast Loop
90 minutes / 5 kmcloseNorth/South Coast Loop
Bike Ride
Time: 90 minutes
Distance: 5 km
This track takes you up to the end of the penisula with stunning views of Kawau Island.
Pram friendly: No
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North/South Coast Track
180 minutes / 8 kmcloseNorth/South Coast Track
Walk
Time: 180 minutes
Distance: 8 km
This is a walk for the energetic. Follow the track to the end of the peninsular for stunning views of Kawau Island.
Pram friendly: No






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