DOC track
Heyward Point Track
4.2km2 hrAdvanced
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This cliff top track, through farm land and regenerating forest, offers great coastal views.
Elevation
Climb
444m
Drop
73m
Highest point
223m
Lowest point
2m
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Open Forest
Longest open stretch
2.1km
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
There are great views from this cliff top track. To the right, Taiaroa Head and the mouth of Otago Harbour, and to the left looking up Otago's east coast.
After following the cliff tops the track descends through regenerating bush to the more exposed Heyward Point.
Getting there
There are two starting points:
- Off Aramoana Road, 50 m before Pari Street
- The end of Heyward Point Road, which is off the road From Port Chalmers to Purakanui and Long Beach
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track