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wet weather). From here follow the poled Hillary Trail route north Anaw
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below. Take a short side track, past a pou (carving) representing Watchmans
Always swim between
Road Karekare Tairaire Track
Hinerangi, an early tupuna (ancestor), to another excellent Rock fishing The Watchman Falls the flags.
viewpoint at Te Ahua Point. Remember that fishing on the west coast can be
Karekare Pohutukawa Glade Walk
Comans Ahu Ahu Tracks circuit dangerous. Waves are unpredictable and people do drown. Cave Rock Track
Always wear a lifejacket, check sea conditions and talk

Zion Hill Tr
1 hour 45 minutes return, 3km
to park rangers, locals and lifeguards to find out where it
From the end of Watchmans Road climb Comans Track to the Karekare Point
might be safer.
high sea cliffs above Mercer Bay. Return via Ahu Ahu Track to

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complete this circuit. Be safe in Regional Parks Mt Zion Kauri
Road
Taraire Track to Karekare Falls The water safety code Zion Ridge
Odlin Timber
Track
10 minutes return, 200 metres 1. Be prepared
Track
Tairaire Track starts 100 metres up Lone Kauri Road from the 2. Watch out for yourself and others
main beach car park. The initial part of the track leads to the Zio
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