Manuka Bay Track

There are several stunning coastal bay views on this track. In particular, the mouth of the Hurunui river was a stunning sight with the sandbar across the mouth directing the water out a narrower opening. 

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Easy parking down at both Manuka Bay end and Hurunui Mouth road end for several vehicles.

17 km

19 minutes

Unknown

No

Moderate.

Very easy to navigate once you get onto the track in the forest.
About 750m from the start, at Manuka Bay, take the right fork through a gate which also displays an orange triangle.

Non-existent.

Short-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

No water available on the track nor at the ends of the track.

Track could be slippery when wet.

In a couple of places the well formed track had eroded making it narrow but still passable so just be extra careful there.

Two Rivers Cafe
11 Hall Street, Cheviot
https://www.tworiverscafe.co.nz/
Friendly service, relaxing indoor/outdoor atmosphere, interesting artworks for sale on the walls, tasty salmon bagel, delicious coffee, dog friendly -but don't bring the dog in through the front door like we did. Take the dog around the right hand side of the cafe through a closed gate into the garden at the back of the cafe.

Cheviot Tea rooms
33 Hall Street, Cheviot
Great quick service for take away coffees, ice creams and cold drinks.