Tūtira Walkway
Located in Tutira area in the Hawke’s Bay region
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Introduction
Discover magnificent views of the Tūtira Station and the adjoining Lake Tūtira Recreation Reserve as you walk along the Tūtira Walkway.5 km or 7.1 km loop
Walking and tramping
2 hr or 5 hr via Gailbraith's Track or 4.5 hr via Kahikanui Track Easy: Walking trackSeasonal restrictions
Closed for lambing 1 August – 30 September
Dog access
The Tūtira Walkway has two options, the short loop via Kahikanui Track and the long loop via Galbraith's Track.
From the lake, either walk beside the lake on Galbraith's Track before climbing up the hill or go up Kahikanui Track and climb up straight up the hill. Both tracks ascend to Table Mountain Trig. From here, take in magnificent views of the inland Kaweka and Maungaharuru Ranges, and coastal Hawke’s Bay from Mahia Peninsula to Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauwae-a-Māui.
There are shelter, picnic, and toilet facilities at the lake end of the walkway.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council has more information - see Tutira Regional Park.
Starting from Bay View stay on State Highway 2 for 31 km.
Turn right into Lake Tūtira Regional Park. Make sure to keep to the left and wait for a safe time to turn if turning right onto this road.
The tracks and Lake Tūtira Campsite are at the end of the road.
Non-motorised boats only are permitted on the lake.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| napier@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |