A short walk through the forest that meets up with the Bowenvale Valley Track
| Start | Victoria Park car park |
| Finish | Junction with Bowenvale Valley Walk |
| Distance | 1.7 km |
| Time | 30 minutes one way |
| Toilets | Located at Victoria Park |
| Dogs | Must be kept on a leash |
| Description |
Start from the main car park in Victoria Park. Take the Eastside Bush Track that descends into Bowenvale Valley, passing through a mixture of native and exotic forest. The track finishes where it meets the Bowenvale Valley Track. For a longer walk, head up Bowenvale Valley Track to Summit Road. If you cross at the car park and continue along Cedrics Track to the Sugarloaf car park, you can return to Victoria Park through Thomsons Reserve and the Latters Spur Track down through Victoria Park to complete the circuit. Get ready for this track using Plan My Walk(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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Connecting tracks
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Parking
Bus stop
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Water fountains
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