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Maupuia Walkway

Ref: http://tracks.org.nz/track/show/279

Print date: 13 Feb 2012 21:14:41

Location: Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand

Overview:
Gentle gravel path along the cliff top from Akaroa Drive to Prison Road.

Grade: Beginner

Access: Bike and Foot

Description:
This is a gentle connector that provides a useful way to bypass some of the suburban streets. In addition to a smooth gravel surface, the track offers pleasant views over the harbour.

There is an upward gradient from south to north, averaging about 4% before the track eases down a couple of metres at the northern end.

Getting there:
Starts from a small parking area on Akaroa Drive.

Ends at a metal barrier at the end of Prision Road.

Other notes:
Maupuia Steps is a further section of the Maupuia Walkway, continuing from the Prison Road end of this track down to Shelly Bay Road, via a bunch of steps.

Length: 0.89km

Conditions: Single track

Last modified: 24 Feb 2010 by Ian

Created by: Ian

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