Coastal Walkway
Taranaki, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Taranaki, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 13.9 mi (22.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 374 ft (114 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 40 min
- High point
- 72 ft (22 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park and Motels 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Hydroslides 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Drinking water: Honeyfield Fountain 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Model 56 Pack Howitzer 2 mi (3.3 km) from start
- Historic site: New Plymouth Cenotaph 2 mi (3.3 km) from start
- Historic site: 5th Wellington, West Coast & Taranaki Regiment 150 years' of service 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Bike repair station 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Beach: Autere / East End Beach 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Beach: Fitzroy Beach 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Te Rewa Rewa Bridge 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Rewarewa Pā 8.1 mi (13 km) from start
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Questions about Coastal Walkway
How long is Coastal Walkway?
Coastal Walkway is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 40 min. It climbs 374 ft (114 m) in total, up to a high point of 72 ft (22 m).
How hard is Coastal Walkway?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Coastal Walkway?
Parking at the start, Fee. Closest lot to the start: Lee Breakwater Boat Park. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Coastal Walkway?
Drinking water on the way at 1.8 mi (2.9 km), 2.4 mi (3.8 km), 4.5 mi (7.2 km), 6.1 mi (9.8 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 2.4 mi (3.8 km), 4.4 mi (7.1 km), 5.1 mi (8.2 km).
Is Coastal Walkway shaded?
Mostly exposed (11% under trees).
What can you do on Coastal Walkway?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Coastal Walkway?
The Bach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: St Aubyns Dairy, 0.3 mi (0.5 km).
Is this a good week for Coastal Walkway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap