Paremata to Te Araroa Walkway to Bothhamly Pathway to Whitby to Pautahanui to Mana Loop

This a 24.26 km round trip tour through some of scenic areas of Porirua. The loop takes you past the Porirua harbour, through Bothamley park, Whitby and round the Pauatahanui Inlet. There is much to see and do along the route so it makes for a good day out. Highlights along the route are: • Aotea Lagoon Park, • Police college museum • Gear homestead café and gardens, ride through Adrenaline Forest • Bothamley Park • Whitby Walkways • Pauatahanui Cafes • Pauatahanui Wildlife Reserve • Te Ara Piko Pathway along the Pauatahanui Inlet • Camborne walkway along the colourful Mana boatsheds • Mana beach and Marina 90% of the route is over shared bike and walk ways. The route is easy going with a total ascent of 211.89 m and has a maximum elevation of 89.89 m. It is suitable for e-bikes. Train stations at Paremata and Porirua are along the route. For access by car, park at the Police college or Aotea Lagoon.