19.6 km
Total Distance
241 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

From Clifton the walk follows the beach below high, crumbling cliffs to Cape Kidnappers and climbs to the plateau gannet colony, the largest mainland gannet colony in the world, and returns the same way. The beach can only be walked at low tide, and the route has been closed by slips since Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, so check with DOC before going.

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route