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Description
The Ahuriri Estuary Walk is a 4 km loop trail with a mix of gravel paths, asphalt, and boardwalks. Over 70 species of resident and migratory waterbirds use the Ahuriri Estuary as a feeding and resting ground. Interpretive signs along the way offer insights into the estuary’s ecology. Birds you can observe include Royal Spoonbill, Bar-tailed Godwit, Pied Stilt, Sacred Kingfisher, Australian Shoveler, Paradise Shelduck, Australasian Swamphen, South Island Oystercatcher, Variable Oystercatcher, New Zealand Dotterel, Swamp Harrier and Caspian Tern.
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Access
The Ahuriri Estuary is located on the northern outskirts of Napier. The walk begins near Humber Street, where you’ll find a carpark and public toilets. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. Dogs aren’t permitted, to protect the delicate wildlife habitat.