Te Henui Walkway @ Top Tracks.info

Where is it? There are many places to access this walkway, but to complete the whole walk, begin from the ‘lightning bolt’ bridge on the Coastal Walkway at the East End Reserve, the eastern end of Buller Street. A concrete path takes you under the railway bridge on the eastern side of the Te Henui River. Follow this around past the bowling club, cross the river and go left to follow the river past the croquet greens. Before going under the Devon Street Bridge you are likely to encounter hungry ducks waiting for an offering. Continue beside the river and under the Northgate Bridge, and below the Te Henui Cemetery. This is an attractive area in spring with its many rhododendrons. A bridge takes you over the river again back onto the east side where you stay until Cumberland Street. Other than where the walkway narrows to a single lane track, where there are some steps over a rise, the walkway is wide enough for a vehicle. As such it is popular with cyclists. At Cumberland Street many turn back. You can head back on the other side of the river but the track is not as well used. Few people continue to the end of the walkway, (another 1.5km) which is a shame as it is very scenic, and worth the walk. You need to cross both Cumberland Street and the river, carrying on on grass that eventually narrows to a track with a reassuring sign that you are going the right way! The track winds its way around before crossing the river below the main road and beginning to climb up the 56 steps to Durham Ave. It is possible now to walk a loop around and back to Cumberland, walk down Durham, left at Junction, left at Puketotara, left at Heta. Heta Road is now extended down to Cumberland. There is also a walkway you could try and find to shorten this, that links from London to Heta.
Features Shade. Easy walkway Track Surface Mostly grass and gravel Accessibility While generally flat, there is a section with steps about a third of the way up, and a steep section with steps at the Durham Street end. Dangers The river could be a danger, crossing Cumberland Street is likely to involve higher risk. Additional Notes The New Plymouth District Council has produced a pamphlet on this walkway that should be available at the Puke Ariki Information Centre, now also online http://www.newplymouthnz.com/VisitingNewPlymouth/Attractions/ Walkways/TeHenuiWalkway.htm

This information was gathered while on site in 2004. Last time on track 2009.

Where is it?

There are many places to access this walkway, but to complete the whole walk, begin from the ‘lightning bolt’ bridge on the Coastal Walkway at the East End Reserve, the eastern end of Buller Street. A concrete path takes you under the railway bridge on the eastern side of the Te Henui River. Follow this around past the bowling club, cross the river and go left to follow the river past the croquet greens. Before going under the Devon Street Bridge you are likely to encounter hungry ducks waiting for an offering.

Continue beside the river and under the Northgate Bridge, and below the Te Henui Cemetery. This is an attractive area in spring with its many rhododendrons.

A bridge takes you over the river again back onto the east side where you stay until Cumberland Street. Other than where the walkway narrows to a single lane track, where there are some steps over a rise, the walkway is wide enough for a vehicle. As such it is popular with cyclists.

At Cumberland Street many turn back. You can head back on the other side of the river but the track is not as well used.

Few people continue to the end of the walkway, (another 1.5km) which is a shame as it is very scenic, and worth the walk. You need to cross both Cumberland Street and the river, carrying on on grass that eventually narrows to a track with a reassuring sign that you are going the right way!

The track winds its way around before crossing the river below the main road and beginning to climb up the 56 steps to Durham Ave. It is possible now to walk a loop around and back to Cumberland, walk down Durham, left at Junction, left at Puketotara, left at Heta. Heta Road is now extended down to Cumberland. There is also a walkway you could try and find to shorten this, that links from London to Heta.


Te Henui Walkway
DoC recommended times and track type:
East End to Cumberland Street 50min (3.5 km)
Cumberland to Durham 25min (1.5 km)
This is the more popular of New Plymouth’s two river walkways. The Te Henui winds its way up from the coast through a variety and native and exotic flora, and past several picnic areas and swimming holes.