Trails: White Cliffs Track Walkway starts from Pukearuhe on private land until meet Wai Pingao (or Waipingau ) stream – Walk along stream to beach – walk on beach back to car park.
Caution: Beach access safe 2 hrs either side of low tide! Track closes from 1 July to 30 Sept due to lambing.
Car Park: Yes. Gilbert Road (end of Pukearuhe Road), Waiiti, before private property gate.
Public Toilet: No
Weather: Check Weather before you go!
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Max elevation: 227 m
Min elevation: -4 m
Total climbing: 390 m
Total descent: -397 m
Average speed: 3.92 km/h
Total time: 02:32:27
Total flat distance: 7.9 km, Climbing distance: 2.8 km, Descent distance: 2.4 km, Flat distance: 2.7 km, Maximum difference: 231 m, Final balance: 0 m.
Difficulty Rating: 1.42 – E
The “Total Time” is my time in Jan which includes breaks for photo shooting. That day was fine and the track was good. If you slow down to average 3 km/h plus 60 min stop then the total time will be around 3:45 hrs.
Photos on the map.
White Cliffs Track Walkway Beach Loop