Opihi Walkway

This track winds along the bank of the river on the grassy terrain of the stopbanks. Though the walk is along the river, it is not in view most of the time. Willows block your view from the river on your right.

On your left, there is an open pasture at first. This allows you to see the mountains in the distance. The track is between the willows and the pasture for quite some time until you turn north and cross a bridge onto another stopbank.

This time, you will be closer to the river. 

At Halstead Road, take the right stopbank instead of the left. The left stopbank ends abruptly further down. The right one continues to Tengawai bridge.

You will walk by Parr’s waterwheel, which is part of Heritage New Zealand, before arriving at the small town of Pleasant Point.

You may see people fishing or swimming along this part of the river.

You can either return the same way for a long trip, or arrange for pick up at the end of the walk.