Waipū Walk and Cycleway

Three cyclists, a walker and a runner on the Waipu walk and cycleway, next to paddocks and with the sea in the background.

Distance: 8.5km
Time to walk: 2 hours

The Waipū Walk and Cycleway is an 8.5km fairly flat gravel bike route between Waipū and Waipū Cove. It includes a section of around 500m from Riverview Place to Hamon Road that is still to be completed.

This is a community-led project with support from Council.

We acknowledge the Waipū Walking and Cycling Trust for their leadership in this initiative. They also run a website about the project:

Waipū Cycleway (waipucycleway.com)

Shared paths are especially made for bicycles, walking, pushchairs, skateboards, mobility scooters, wheelchairs and other similar devices.

Motorbikes, cars and other road vehicles are not permitted on shared paths.

Please keep left when using shared paths, maintain a polite speed and distance while passing others, and stay on the pavement.

Location

Waipū village to Waipū Cove, Waipu 0582 View Map

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Walk and cycleway snapshot

Features

Dogs allowed on-leash
Walks - unpaved

Report an issue

Use our online form to report damage to shared paths or maintenance issues.

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Where can I take my dog?

Find on-leash dog walks and off-leash areas, and check our online map for dog-access rules across the District:

Where can I take my dog?

Hātea walkway swing bridge temporarily closed

The Hātea walkway swing bridge on the walking trail from A H Reed Memorial Kauri Park to Whangārei Falls is closed following a failed safety inspection. We are working with specialist engineers and contractors to replace the bridge structure to ensure necessary stabilisation and safety improvements.

See the project page for details

Temporary Closure

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Potential delay due to high number of LIM applications

We are currently experiencing a high number of LIM applications. This may mean it takes longer than 10 working days for you to receive your completed report. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Rates rebate widened

Changes to the thresholds mean some ratepayers who weren't eligible for a rates rebate in 2024-25 might be eligible in 2025-26. Homeowners can check their eligibility and apply for the 2025-26 rates rebate below. If you received a rebate last year, we have sent you a form for 2025-26, which you should have received by the end of July 2025.

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Te Matau a Pohe bridge planned closure

Te Matau a Pohe bridge will be closed to vehicle and marine traffic from 6:00am on Sunday 10 May to 6:00am on Monday 11 May 2026. The bridge footpath will remain open for pedestrians.

With high tide at 1:19am on Sunday 10 May 2026, we encourage any marine users that need to go out to book in advance with Bridge Control.

We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience.

Dave Culham Drive temporary road closure

Temporary Closure

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