Mountain Bike Trails in Omokoroa Trails

Section 1 - Omokoroa Esplanade to Tinopai Reserve

Section 1 (COMPLETE)Length 2050m Construction type - on-road and existing gravel track, some timber boardwalk The Omokoroa to Tauranga walkway/cycleway commences at the south end of The Esplanade, near the picturesque Omokoroa Beach. It runs along an existing track via Cooney Reserve to Tinopai Reserve which includes a recently completed boardwalk and widened gravel path.

Section 10/11 - Bridge 3 to Newnham Road

Section 11 (COMPLETED)Length - 500m Construction type - Compacted metal & chip-seal This section runs from the south end of bridge 3, beside the railway embankment to the unformed end of Newnham Road before connecting to the formed and sealed portion of Newnham Road. There is an off-road grass carpark at the end of Newnham Road. Ultra-Fast Fibre and future power supply infrastructure has been installed along this section to supply future needs for growing communities. A "boulevard" of flowering cherry trees and some fruit trees has also been planted along the route to enhance this section in the years to come. Further trees and plantings are planned.

Section 2 - Tinopai Reserve to Lynley Park

Section 2 (COMPLETE)Length - 1690m Construction type - Timber-edged gravel track, boardwalk and timber bridge The trail runs alongside the harbour between Tinopai Reserve and Lynley Park, providing stunning views and the opportunity to see local birdlife. This section was officially opened in July 2017.

Section 4/5 - Railway (Tamihana Park) to bridge 1 - Across Mangawhai Creek

Section 4 (COMPLETED)Length - 250m Construction type - Compacted metal 19 JULY UPDATE: Repairs have been completed and this plus sections 5 and 6 officially opens 20 July, 10am at the end of Lynley Park Drive. This section begins at the new Tamihana Park and runs along the base of the railway embankment, ending at bridge 1 at the Mangawhai Estuary. Section 5 (COMPLETE)Length - 50m Construction type - Concrete path on bridge19 JULY 2019 UPDATE: The bridge is being formally opened 20 July 10am at the end of Lynley Park Drive. Safety fencing/handrails at each of the bridge approaches will be completed by mid August.

Section 6 - Bridge 1 to Huharua Park

Section 6 (COMPLETED )Length - 760m Construction type - Compacted metal and concrete path Starting at the southern end of the new bridge, section 6 follows the harbour's edge and esplanade reserve until it reaches Huharua Park, Plummers Point. Construction (nearly complete) has included cutting a new bench-line through the steeper ground in front of the Pats Lane community to provide a more gentle gradient through this section as well as provide some screening to the close residential properties. Surplus earth removed has been used to help form the trail along this stretch of shoreline. The small bridge installed to link the esplanade reserve with Huharua Park has been temporarily removed for erosion repairs and will be reinstalled once the trail is ready to open. Construction is expected to be completed between April and June 2019 but won't be officially opened until Section 4 has been finished.

Section 6A - Shortcut to Plumers Point Rd

Construction type - compacted metal This section provides a shorter more direct route to Plummers Point Road and has been enabled through a private property subdivision beside the railway. This section is being formally opened 20 July 2019 10am at the end of Lynley Park Drive. NOTE: Planting will be completed over the next few weeks.

Section 7 - Huharua Park

Section 7 (COMPLETE)Length - 570m Construction type - Existing concrete path Public toilets available Owned jointly by Western Bay and Tauranga City councils, Huharua Park was purchased as a passive harbourside reserve for the enjoyment of public in the wider sub region of Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty. Located within the Western Bay District, the park falls under the administration of our Council as the lead authority. Tangata Whenua, Pirirakau Hapu, has played a major role in the development of Huharua Park from Council's initial purchase in 2004 to their ongoing involvement including the Marae DIY project in 2010.

Section 8 - Plummer's Point Road

Section 8 (COMPLETE)Length - 1890m Construction type - Sealed road Public toilets available nearby at Kotuku Reserve This section is entirely on road and offers riders and walkers views over the Te Puna West settlement and down the harbour towards Mt Maunganui.

Section 9 - Jess Road to Kiwirail bridge

Section 9 (COMPLETED)Length - 945m Construction type - Compacted metal along wetland and chip-seal path over the Jess Road hump After leaving Plummer's Point Road, the route follows Jess Road briefly before entering the Department of Conservation wetland area and following a stop-bank. This section includes bridge 2 which was completed in March 2018.