Learn about Pātea’s rich history and follow the lower end of the Pātea River through pastures and pine forest to several points of interest dating back to the 1860s. Start the walk at either end, and if you finish at the beach, enjoy a meal using one of the free electronic barbecues in the picnic area. Toilets are available at the beach.

A series of signs containing historic photographs from the Aotea Utanganui Museum of South Taranaki archives and illustrations from award-winning New Zealand botanical artist Audrey Eagle tell the stories of Pātea along the walk.

Key points of interest include:

  • The wool store wharf.
  • Pātea Port.
  • Wai o Turi Marae.
  • Dawsons Redoubt.
  • Haere Hau Pā.

If entering the walkway from the York Street entry, there is a steep climb which can be muddy and slippery in wet weather.

For further information contact New Plymouth, Stratford or South Taranaki i-SITE Visitor Centre, or view the downloadable brochures from our website.

 

Details

    • Physical Address
      Bedford Street, Patea