Discover - Matiatia, Church Bay, Oneroa Loop

Spectacular views, a Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand revegetation project and historic sites are highlights of this walk.

There are toilets and a kiosk at the Matiatia ferry terminal, toilets, and shops at Oneroa and toilets at Blackpool Reserve.

The Route

Start at Matiatia wharf and follow the path to the southern end of Matiatia Bay. Cross the footbridge, follow the track uphill to the lookout on Nick Johnstone Drive and along the coastal track to Te Miro Bay. Continue along the coast to Church Bay and when you get to the end follow the track along the fence line to the top of the hill towards Church Bay Road. Follow Church Bay Road through Alison Park to Oneroa village. If heading back to Matiatia, turn left into Ocean View Road and follow it to the wharf to enter Atawhai Whenua Reserve and follow the lower track along the edge of the wetland to Matiatia Bay.

Alternative Routes

Option One […]
Option one: Leave the track at Te Miro Bay and walk back to Oneroa via Nick Johnstone Drive. This will cut the length of the walk by half an hour.

Option Two […]
Loop through Pio Rehutai Reserve at Church Bay Road. This will take you through the hills above Blackpool and Oneroa and links back to Church Bay Road. This will add half an hour to the walk. For a longer walk, from Church Bay Road walk up the private driveway with public access and take the loop back to Oneroa via Blackpool. At Blackpool there is also a loop track through Te Huruhi Reserve.

Option Three
Continue to walk along the coast, joining up with the Park Point Coastal Walkway.

Additional Tips

• Time: Approximately two hours.
• Dogs: Keep your dog/s under control, particularly on steep sections of the track.
• Facilities: Toilets and kiosk at Matiatia ferry terminal
• Additional toilets and Blackpool Reserve.
• Shops at Oneroa.
• Note: Keep a lookout for signs showing alternative routes.