Makara Walkway – an after dark delight An easy walk around the Makara Walkway for spectacular views after the sun has set. Starting at Makara Beach, follow the coast to Opau Bay, then up the road to the gun emplacements, and finally down the track back to Makara. Distance 7 km – about 3 hrs.
Makara Beach to Red Rocks A video taken on a day tramp around the seldom visited coast west of Wellington. PS. Permission required from Terawhiti Station to cross private coastal land. PPS. Read Harry’s trip story which gives a lot of good tips about the route.
A hike from Makara Beach to Red Rocks at Owhiro Bay A walk around the seldom visited Terawhiti coastline from Makara Beach to Red Rocks – a long 12 hour day but with varied terrain and wonderful seascapes. What better on a fine and calm Wellington day than to walk around the coast from Makara Beach … Read more