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NZ Walking Routes > West Coast > Hokitika > Mahinapua short walks
Mahinapua short walks
- Location
10 km south of Hokitika on State Highway 6 turn left onto the Lake Mahinapua access road opposite the Lake Mahinapua Hotel, continue 299 metres along this gravel road which opens out to the recreation area.
Access to the Mahinapua Walkway is from a signposted car park approx. 8 km south of Hokitika on State Highway 6 or from a car park 14 km south of Hokitika on the eastern side of lake Mahinapua on the Ross-Rimu road from Hokitika. The walk can be done from either direction
- Description
Jum Michel Track (20 min one way)
This easy flat walk starts from the lake Mahinapua access road 10 km south of Hokitika, it passes through the bush of Lake Mahinapua Scenic Reserve to come out by the camping and recreation area. Both ends of the track are signposted.
Bellbird Walk (10 min loop)
This walk starts at the southern end of the camping area. The walk is very pretty and circles an old gold dredge pond coming out very close to the entrance.
Swimmers Beach Walk (30 min one way)
This track starts from the northern end of the car park at Shanghai Bay, travels along a gravel road, through native bush and down to the lake shore.
Mananui Bush (20 min return)
This walk is located 9 km south of Hokitika on the sea side of SH 6, it is well signposted. Leading to the sea, this walk passes through a coastal forest remnant and comes out through flax behind the first dune. You return via the same way.
- Level
- Easy
- Amenities
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- Camping
- Carpark
- Historical
- Plant Life
- Swimming
- Source
- www.doc.govt.nz
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