Council maintained walkways, mountain-biking and fitness trails. There are also other popular walking tracks and cycling trails around the region.
Whataupoko Reserve
The reserve was developed in 2001 after Council purchased the land in 1992. The area was planted with exotic trees, which are now well established. In 2003, local volunteers created approximately 7kms of mountain bike trails. The reserve is popular for walkers, runners and biking. The entrances are on Fox Street and Hauroa Road.
Ride at your own risk - wear suitable protection and stay on the tracks.
You can walk or run the trails.
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Titirangi Domain - Kaiti Hill
Titirangi Domain (Kaiti Hill) provides great views of Gisborne city and the bay towards Mahia.
There are bush walk tracks amongst native trees. There is a very popular fitness trail with lots of steps to go up and down.
Tupapa heritage trail
A self-guided walk that tours 10 markers. The trail connects sites from Waikanae Beach to Cook Landing Site and Titirangi maunga.
For more information about the heritage trail, see the Tupapa website
Wainui to Midway Beach shared path
Wainui cycleway connects to the city riverbank walkway via the Oneroa pathway along Waikanae Beach to Midway Surf Club.
Tapuwae Tairāwhiti Trails
64 walking and biking trails. Visit the website for walking, cycling, mountain biking trails,
For more information visit TairawhitiTrails
Motu Trails
The Motu Trails cycle trails between Matawai via the Old Coach Road through to Dunes Trail - Tirohanga,
- Dunes Trail - Tirohanga (return) 18km
- Motu Road - 67-75km intermediate
- Pākihi Track - 44km advanced
For more information, visit the Ngā Haerenga website
Rere Falls Trail
The Rere Falls Trail is 103km 1-3 day ride Grade 3. You can ride in either direction, linking with the Motu Trails.
For best views and a more downhill ride, start from Matawai to Gisborne.
Highlights along the way include Rere Rockslide, Rere Falls, Eastwoodhill Arboretum down through the Poverty Bay Flats to our city beaches.
For more information, visit the Rere Falls Trail
Other tracks and trails around our district
And the many Department of Conservation walking tracks:
- Gray's Bush scenic reserve
- Te Kuri Farm walkway
- Otoko walkway
- Okitu scenic reserve
- Cooks Cove walkway in Tolaga Bay
- Anaura Bay walkway
- Mount Hikurangi - Te Ara ki Hikurangi
More information on these walks visit Department of Conservation website