Piha

Byers Walk

Path

Easy level walk crosses footbridge at end of Glen Esk Road and follows Glen Esk Stream past picnic area through groves of ponga and nikau, to footbridge crossing stream to join Kitekite Track. A second footbridge connects Kitekite Track and Byers Walk near the picnic area.

What to expect:

Paths will:

• have easy grades, with all-weather surfaces consisting of sealed, concrete or compacted gravel surfaces.
• be well sign-posted with directional signs at track entrances and junctions and have safety signs where required.

Paths may:

• have timber boardwalks and bridges over permanent waterways.
• have seats and viewing platforms at areas of interest.
• provide for limited mobility access at selected locations.

All paths should be suitable for people of most ages and fitness.

Distance:

0.4 km

Time:

0.25 hour

Wheelchair access:

No

Pram access:

Yes - The track is level and flat and should be suitable for most off road prams.

Cellphone coverage:

Cell phone coverage is patchy in the valley. Be prepared, and for more information read the before you go section of the website. For Vodafone service check, Vodafone coverage map, and for Telecom service check, Telecom coverage map

Toilets:

There are toilets suitable for limited mobility access at the Glen Esk car park

Drinking water:

There is a drinking fountain near the toilet block in the car park.

Before you go:
Please read our advice for planning and enjoying your time in regional parks.

Security:
Theft from vehicles is not common but unfortunately can happen. You should take the same reasonable precautions you take when parking at other locations and remember to lock your vehicle and take your valuables with you.