Te Onepoto Loop Track

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Walking & Cycling Trail
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Entry points
This trail has multiple entry/exit points
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Walking
1 hr 20 mins - 2 hrs, easy difficulty
Cycling
grade 3
About the trail
4.6km loop.
Dog friendly
Yes
Things to know
Public transport: From Porirua train station catch the route 220 to the bus stop at the bottom of Gloaming hill and access the track via the Onepoto entrance.
  • Steep section down to Onehaga Bay
    Steep section down to Onehaga Bay Submitted by Sandra Solomons
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  • Downhill stroll
    Downhill stroll Submitted by Sandra Solomons
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    Well maintained track on inland route, do clockwise. Some steeper areas. Coastal track is flat but gates are not cycle friendly
  • Submitted by Lois Herdman
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  • Onepoto ride.
    Onepoto ride. Submitted by Lois Herdman
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    Good ride from NZMCA Park.
  • Steep section down to Onehaga Bay
  • Downhill stroll
  • Onepoto ride.
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Description

The track runs up the hill from Onehunga Bay down through the inland valley to Te Onepoto Bay and circles left back around the coast to the start point. A branch track from Te Onepoto Bay takes you to the Onepoto Bay carpark, 1 km away. Dogs very welcome, lead restrictions apply.

Amenities

  • There are toilets at the Onepoto road carpark open 24khr as well as in Onehunga bay which are open 6am till park closing.
  • Whitireia is a dog friendly park, sign posted lead restrictions apply.
  • GWRC provides dog poo bins and bags but no general rubbish bins so all other rubbish runs on a pack in pack out basis.
  • The park has a Ranger service, onsite times vary.

Get prepared

  • Pack adequate food and water.
  • Take adequate clothing and durable footwear and sun protection along with a basic toolkit, puncture repair kit, first aid kit.
  • Get an up-to-date weather report from the Metservice website before setting off.
  • Remember your dog’s lead.

Be aware

  • Always watch children near the water and on steep sections of the track.
  • Please be aware of narrow sections of road within the park and be courteous to other drivers and pedestrians.
  • Sections of the track are dogs on lead, especially around the coast during Penguin breeding season, but the rest of the park is off lead – under control.
  • The park has moderately steep hills and is exposed in places. Weather conditions can change quickly, so make sure you’re adequately prepared.
  • No camping, fires or motorbikes permitted. Gas BBQ’s are ok.
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