Activities
Inactivity is an excellent option at Pā Point, but there are plenty of spots to explore within 20 minutes of the cabin.
Walk + Cycle
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A 3.2 km return trip (20 mins each way) along the beach at low tide. Take in Taoka’s arches and canoe beach on the way. Follow the marked path onto the top of Māpoutahi Pā.
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A gentle 2.4km loop track around a tidal estuary. Approx 50mins.
Located near the one lane bridge on Doctors Point Road.
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This track takes you to the summit of Mopanui or further to Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Moderate difficulty with an approx 300m change in altitude. 9.8km. Approx 3.5 – 4 hours.
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A 4.3km trail that climbs 300m offering panoramic views over Blueskin Bay and the coastline. This joins the Mopanui Ridgeline track.
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A 2.4km loop track across a dramatic headland with ocean views, blowholes, and information on the historical Huriawa Pā site.
A 30min drive via the scenic coast road.
Nature Sanctuary
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Orokonui Ecosanctuary – Te Korowai o Mihiwaka is a community-led, conservation project that manages 307 hectares of Coastal Otago forest, which thanks to a 9km predator fence is free of introduced mammalian predators allowing native wildlife to thrive. Offering both guided and self-guided nature walks. Guided walks require booking in advance.
With six different surf breaks visible from the cabin, you won’t need a surf report to work out the best spot. Peak season for Dunedin’s north coast is autumn and the winter months, with Southern Ocean storms generating large swells often coupled with an offshore wind creating world class surfing conditions. Spring and summer see smaller, less consistent swells that are perfect for beginners.
Surf
Swim
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Canoe beach is a sheltered spot, great for a picnic and a swim located directly in front of the cabin. With a gently sloping gradient it is generally safe to swim, but there are no lifeguards at this beach.
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Located on other side of Blueskin Bay, Warrington is a 10 minute drive. With surf life saving usually operating on weekends from 12pm - 5pm November – March. Always swim between the flags.
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Located on the right hand side of Māpoutahi Pā and accessible from Canoe Beach, a long sandy beach with a shallow gradient. No lifeguards.
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Well not so much of a secret now. Tucked in on the eastern side of Māpoutahi Pā and only accessible at low-tide, a beautiful little beach with it’s very own cave. No lifeguards.