A gentle 400-m walk through pōhutukawa-dominated coastal forest and occasional small beaches to Cave Bay and climb on through the forest to the trig.
All tracks are signposted from the carpark. The tracks are formed but not marked., and steep in places. The climb to the summit gives a stunning view of Pāuanui.
Directions: The start for these tracks begins at the carpark at the end of Pāuanui Beach Road. To reach Pāuanui Beach Road, take a right turn at the second roundabout after entering Pauanui.
Times:
Trig Track 1 1/4 Hours one way to trig
Cave Bay Track 1 1/2 Hours one way to trig
Carpark to Cave Bay 20 minutes one way
Ocean View Loop Track 15 minutes one way
Where to Find Us
Location
Pāuanui
New Zealand