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Turitea Walkway

Leave the Old West Road car park behind as you climb towards Pacific Drive where you’ll be rewarded with amazing views over the Manawatū countryside. This path connects up with Adderstone Walkway, which leads through to Aokautere Drive.

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Turitea walkway

Track Difficulty Rating: 1  2  3  4  5   (1 = easy : 5 = difficult)

Distances:

  • Old West Road - Pacific Drive:  1.24 kilometres
  • Pacific Drive - Aokautere Drive:  0.69 kilometres (Adderstone Walkway)   

Total Distance: 1.93 kilometres (one-way)

Contour: Undulating with moderate to steep climbs

Surface: Gravel

Access Points:
Old West Road, Turitea Road, Pacific Drive, Aokautere Drive

Conveniences:  Car park, picnic bench

Special Attractions: Rural views

Motorised Trail Bikes or Vehicles
Not permitted on any walkways

Dogs

Symbol - Dog-Off-Leash Dogs can be off leash but must be under control
  • Ensure dogs are under control at all times and do not disturb livestock where walkways pass through rural areas.
  • Please pick up your dog waste and put it in a rubbish bin or take it away with you.

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