The track runs up the hill from Onehunga Bay down through the inland valley to Te Onepoto Bay and circles left back around the coast to the start point. A branch track from Te Onepoto Bay takes you to the Onepoto Bay carpark, 1 km away. Dogs very welcome, lead restrictions apply.
Amenities
- There are toilets at the Onepoto road carpark open 24khr as well as in Onehunga bay which are open 6am till park closing.
- Whitireia is a dog friendly park, sign posted lead restrictions apply.
- GWRC provides dog poo bins and bags but no general rubbish bins so all other rubbish runs on a pack in pack out basis.
- The park has a Ranger service, onsite times vary.
Get prepared
- Pack adequate food and water.
- Take adequate clothing and durable footwear and sun protection along with a basic toolkit, puncture repair kit, first aid kit.
- Get an up-to-date weather report from the Metservice website before setting off.
- Remember your dog’s lead.
Be aware
- Always watch children near the water and on steep sections of the track.
- Please be aware of narrow sections of road within the park and be courteous to other drivers and pedestrians.
- Sections of the track are dogs on lead, especially around the coast during Penguin breeding season, but the rest of the park is off lead – under control.
- The park has moderately steep hills and is exposed in places. Weather conditions can change quickly, so make sure you’re adequately prepared.
- No camping, fires or motorbikes permitted. Gas BBQ’s are ok.