Gouland Downs, Heaphy Track, Kahurangi National Park
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| Length | 9.4 km return |
| Time Required | 2-3 hr return |
| Uses | Walking, trail running and MTB |
| Located in the northwest of Golden Bay, Knuckle Hill Track is a short deviation off of Kaituna Track to a prominent knob, Knuckle Hill (506 m). The summit provides stunning views of Whanganui Inlet and the forested hill country inland of the Kahurangi Coast. Read more… | |
 | 9 July 2019 |
| Heaphy Track | |
| Storm Damage | |
Due to storm damage, visitors are advised to use the Scotts beach deviation which is between Katipo Creek and Kohaihai. Check tide tables before walking this section. Visitors should not cross two hours either side of high tide, or in storm and surge conditions. | |
| | 2 July 2019 |
| Lake Matiri Hut | |
| Matiri valley access restrictions | |
Preparation work for the construction of the Matiri Project hydroelectricity scheme is starting in the Matiri Valley. Information potential restrictions or prohibitions on access is available on the Pioneer Energy website. | |
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Knuckle Hill | Golden Bay
Located in the northwest of Golden Bay, Knuckle Hill Track is a short deviation off of Kaituna Track to a prominent knob, Knuckle Hill (506 m). The summit provides stunning views of Whanganui Inlet and the forested hill country inland of the Kahurangi Coast.
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