TKawatiri Coastal and Heritage Trail. — Westport to Charleston. The concept was put together in in 2015 after lots of feasibility studies and surveying etc to build this 55km track. The Provincial Growth Fund of $9.36million went to building this track which is due for competition in June 2022
Section 1 — Puwaha. — Westport to Carters Beach. Is the first of 9 sections to be built and was officially opened on 6 th December 2020.
This trail is 5.5ks and take 1.5hrs walking stretches from the Buller Bridge to Carters Beach. Trail gives walkers, runners and cyclists a chance to experience unique parts of the local environment. Information panels and shelters along the way provide insights into the history and ecology of the area. The Trail winds through local farmland, an estuary, bird sanctuary, wetlands and historical sites for both Maori and Pakeha settlers
At this site is information about the Martin family who settled here in 1861 were the first permanent Pakeha settlers in the Buller District.
Cache is small camo container with waterproof log. BYO pen. Please ensure that it is securely returned to its position.