WalkHidden gem
Huriawa Peninsula walk
Karitane, Otago
Short coastal walk onto a historic pa headland above Karitane's estuary.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 40 min
A small peninsula at Karitane with a track along its spine, looking back to the river mouth and surf beach. It is a historic Kai Tahu pa site, so stay on the track. Walking up takes minutes, but the wind and the ocean views make it feel remote.
Good to know
- Respect the cultural significance of the site
- Hold hats and kids in the wind
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road into Karitane, short walk
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
Know what the drive costs
Roadtrip works out the fuel or charging cost of any drive for your exact car, finds the cheapest stations on the way, and plans the stops.
Rated 4.7 by drivers · 700,000 downloads
