DOC track
Piwakawaka Track
2.2km45 minEasy
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Piwakawaka Track is easy walking track leading from the northern end of Elaine Bay to a small beach.
Elevation
Climb
128m
Drop
133m
Highest point
57m
Lowest point
3m
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Scrub
Longest open stretch
2.2km
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This easy walking track leads from the northern end of Elaine Bay to small beach.
Getting there
To get to Piwakawaka Track, turn-off the main road (SH 6) just past Rai Valley, drive along French Pass Road to Elaine Bay.
Water taxi services are available from Picton. You can also hire yachts, launches, motor boats, and sea kayaks.
Know before you go
- The weather in the Sounds is generally mild, but conditions can change quickly, especially on the water. Ensure that you have adequate equipment and experience, and, if you are going out on the water, check the marine weather forecast.
- Light fires only in designated areas.
- Boil, filter, or treat water for drinking. On some tracks you must carry water.
- In late summer and autumn, carry antihistamine if allergic to wasp stings.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track