The award-winning Coastal Walkway is a 7km path that forms an
expansive sea-edge promenade stretching almost the entire length of the city.
Ideal for walking, running, cycling or skating, or simply enjoying
the view of the dramatic west coast, the walkway connects popular
recreational areas and the CBD to the sea.
The walkway runs from the Waiwhakaiho River mouth to the east to Port Taranaki
to the west, with numerous pedestrian access points dotted along the way.
It consists mostly of a paved pathway, with a gravel section at the Waiwhakaiho end.
The Coastal Walkway has been designed to suit the greater coastal landscape.
The design uses robust and simple materials with strong lines and textures to
stand up to and reflect upon, the character of the west coast.
The promenade is designed without an edge, to accentuate the sense of
being on the edge of the sea, while the curved seawall and location of the path
provide protection from the waves. The seawall is also punctured by finger piers,
which are designed for people to view and enjoy the open coastline.
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