Journey the thin stretch of land between lagoon and sea to the mouth of the Waimakariri River.
| Start | Heyders Road, Spencerville |
|---|---|
| Finish | Waimakariri River mouth |
| Distance | 4.5 km |
| Time | 2 hours one way |
| Toilets | Located at Spencer Park and at the end of the track (portaloo). |
| Dogs | On leash only. Dogs prohibited in the lagoon and on the beach north of Heyders Road. |
| Description |
The Waimakariri Walkway starts opposite the beach car park on Heyders Road but you can also pick it up opposite the horse trailer car park. The wide trail is well marked, with encouraging kilometre indicators. It travels between Brooklands Lagoon and the beach along the back of the sand dunes and is sandy underfoot much of the way. There are several points where you can access the beach. The end of the track passes through pine forest then finishes on the beach near the mouth of the lagoon. Please take care here because of uneven surfaces and watch for windfalls in the pine forest area. Return the same way or via the beach. Get ready for this track using Plan My Walk(external link)(external link) by the NZ Mountain Safety Council. You can find track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list, so you are set for your adventure. |
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