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TE HAPU
-a New Zealand Coastal Retreat-
enjoy our range of private walks and treks at Te Hapu

Looking south from the Hapu bluffs		There are endless possibilities at Te Hapu for exploring the farm and coast. Two of our main walks are described below. The Dolphs Bluffs - Hapu Beach Circuit takes four to six hours, ascending to the Southern high point of the farm (approximately 300m above sea level) with breath taking views. Walkers ascend to the southern high point, drop into a small crevasse via a ladder, weave through a maze of rocks and bush, then climb out to an easy traverse along bluff tops. A short detour leads you to the recently discovered huge cavern (through the bluffs) which we call Hunters Cave.The track then decends to the coast with high and low tide return-to-base options. (route descriptions and maps supplied) Watching the sun and moon rise and set from the five strategic seats around the farm can be a memorable experience.
Gilbert's Walk takes approximately three hours and leads North to the Anvil Bluffs Basin and the Northern high point with spectacular views. You can see over Westhaven Inlet and down to Turtle Cove, then walk home via Gilbert's Beach with again both low and high tide routes.		Westhaven Inlet and Knuckle Hill
Towards Turtle Cove		Direction cards are provided for many different walks and to all the beaches. Two farm roads allow two or four wheel drive vehicle access to the coast.
Many days can be spent exploring the beautiful coastline, fishing, swimming, gazing into rock pools or gathering shell fish. Te Hapu offers stunning rock formations, indigenous coastal vegetation (including ancient Nikau Palms), diverse bird life, and panoramic vistas. Photographers can be very busy.		On the Dolphs bluffs - Hapu beach circuit walk
On the Dolphs bluffs - Hapu beach circuit walk
Looking north from Hapu Bluffs		On the Dolphs bluffs - Hapu beach circuit walk Hapu beach

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