Photo: Grant Samkin

Nau mai, haere mai

Mauao is an historic reserve.  It is owned by Maori and managed by Tauranga City Council.  If you have any questions please see the Park Ranger or phone the council on 07 577 7000.

Tracks

Base track

The base track is 3.4 km and takes about 45 minutes to walk. It is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs but please take care.

Summit tracks

There are several tracks to the summit.

• The summit is 232m high – it takes about 40 minutes to get to the top. 
   
• On a hot day it can be hard work – pace yourself and take water, sunscreen and a hat. 
   
• There are no rubbish bins on Mauao. Please take all rubbish away with you.  
   
• Please leave all gates as you find them.

4WD track

The 4WD track starts at the end of Pilot Bay.  You can use this track to walk to the summit.  Vehicles are not allowed except for maintenance and emergency purposes only.

Waikorire and Oruahine tracks

Both of these tracks start from the ocean side of the base track.

Follow the boardwalk in front of the surf club to the start of the base track.  The summit climb begins a few metres from the end of the boardwalk.

The Oruahine track ends part way up the 4WD track.  Turn left onto the 4WD track and continue to the summit, or turn off the 4WD track onto the Motu Kauri track, then turn left at the lookout intersection to go to the summit.

The Waikorire track is a steep track. Turn right at the lookout intersection to go to the summit.

Emergencies

In the event of an emergency dial 111.

Toilets

Toilets are in front of the surf club and opposite the boat ramp at Pilot Bay. 
 
The Legend of Mauao