This trail follows the shoreline of this large tidal estuary through native bush, mangroves and saltwater marshes – starting and finishing at Maxwells Road, Pillans Point.

This trail provides the best harbour views across to Mauao (Mount Maunganui), Matakana Island, and the Kaimai ranges and runs from Sulphur Point to Matua’s Fergusson Park.

This trail travels past historic sites that recall interactions between British settlers and Māori tribes more than 150 years ago and runs from The Strand to Gate Pā.