Mauao is a historic reserve owned by Maori and managed by Tauranga City Council. The base track is 3.4 km and takes about 45 minutes to walk. It is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs but please take care. There are several tracks to the summit. The two tracks recommended for sightseers are the Oruahine and Waikorire. The summit is 232m high – it takes about 40 minutes to get to the top.
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On a hot day it can be hard work – pace yourself and take water, sunscreen and a hat.
There are no rubbish bins on Mauao. Please take all rubbish away with you.
Please leave all gates as you find them.The 4WD track starts at the end of Pilot Bay. You can use this track to walk to the summit. Vehicles are not allowed except for maintenance and emergency purposes only.
Photograph and blog by Aurélie Loaec - see her blog at www.iwheeltravel.com/en
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Photograph by Aurélie Loaec - see her blog at www.iwheeltravel.com/en