Project 6: Coastal trail
There is long term potential for coastal trails to extend from south of Hawera to New Plymouth and into White Cliffs, with priority given to connections both along the actual coast, and on routes established along unformed legal roads, coastal marginal strips, esplanade strips and reserves. However, ongoing coastal erosion indicates this could be a costly trail to establish and maintain, especially given
the dynamic way the coast is continuing to encroach inland. Further assessment is needed to determine which components of the route can be feasibly continued at low tide, along with those needing paths to be built to negotiate safe passage around headlands.
Consideration can also be given for water-based versions of the trail that could include sea kayaks and other marine modes of transport.
Key outcomes:
- Important access, including the use of informed legal access roads, to places of stories, history and practice is secured and maintained in a long-term vision
- Places of history are incorporated into a locally-focused access plan
