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Bowentown Heads
Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty
A headland walk at the south end of Waihi Beach with harbour and island views.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
The track climbs to old pā sites with views over Tauranga Harbour entrance, Matakana Island and Mayor Island. It is an easy stroll and a good place to catch the sunrise before breakfast at the beach.
Good to know
- Take care on the cliffs
- Be respectful of the pā and midden sites
- Best time
- Sunrise
- Getting there
- Sealed to the car park at the end of Bowentown Road, short track
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
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