Butterfly Creek Walking Track

it's calm, fresh, good views and a decent trail. you'll run into people as you walk but for majority of it it's quiet and peaceful!

A really nice walk. From Kowhai Street, the walk was about an hour and a quarter or so return.nThe track was a little muddy in places but overall in good condition. It starts off quite steep but overall not too hilly.nThe creek itself was picturesque and worth the walk.

One of the dudes I was hiking with left his phone at the top and only realised once we were about to reach the car lol. Fortunately it was found by a kind soul who gave it back.nnThe hike itself was great and there was a nice picnic area great for enjoying some cheeky snacks. I had some Sichuanese style noodles.nnThere are also great views of the bay from the top area of the hike.nnWould recommend!

There are a few different ways to go but we started on Kowhai St. Park your car here then walk up the steep street and you'll find the stairs at the beginning of the track.nnFollow these for about 15mins and you'll reach a fork in the road. Go left then follow this all the way down through the bush then go back up to spectacular views of Wellington and Somes Island.nnHead down left from there to Muritai Park and once you reach the road follow back along yo Kowahi St. Maps it from there if you need to.nnThis walk has an elevation gain of 310 metres and took us about 1h10m at a fast pace. More like 1h30m at a more leisurely pace.

Another fabulous group of easy walking tracks in the hills behind Eastbourne. The tracks go from easy to intermediate and are well maintained and sign posted. The sea views are perfect. Most of the tracks have a gentle climb to the first ridgeline. The track sign posting are very realistic, some level of walking fitness is required.

Directions to Butterfly Creek Walking Track with public transportation

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