The trail from Port Chalmers to beyond Portobello is named as Te Aka Ōtākou (The Otago Vine), refers to the winding path clinging to the harbour. The State Highway 88 section is named Te Ara Moana (The Ocean Path)
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-45.85, 170.56 · rel 16747760
-45.85, 170.56 · rel 16747760
Te Ara Moana - SH88 section of Te Aka Ōtākou
13,5 km from Port Chalmers to Duendin Cientral through urban area.
Port Chalmers
→
Duendin Cientral
linear
13,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 12 points along the route
What will you encounter?
11× monument
1× Attraction
HMS Neptune
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Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
Attraction ·
on the route
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Dunedin Cenotaph
monument ·
214 m off route
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Victoria Cross Recipients
monument ·
228 m off route
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Statue of Queen Victoria
monument ·
261 m off route
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Stuart Memorial
monument ·
286 m off route
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Toitū Tauraka Waka
monument ·
377 m off route
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Cargill Monument
monument ·
378 m off route
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Workers Memorial
monument ·
474 m off route
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Port Chalmers South African War Memorial
monument ·
419 m off route
13,5 km
100%
Pioneer Settlers Memorial
monument ·
425 m off route
13,5 km
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Port Chalmers Boer War Centennial Commemoration
monument ·
445 m off route
13,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Te Ara Moana - SH88 section of Te Aka Ōtākou is 13.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Ara Moana - SH88 section of Te Aka Ōtākou takes approximately 3h 21min to complete.
No, Te Ara Moana - SH88 section of Te Aka Ōtākou is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Port Chalmers to Duendin Cientral. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Ara Moana - SH88 section of Te Aka Ōtākou starts at Port Chalmers.
Te Ara Moana - SH88 section of Te Aka Ōtākou is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Te Ara Moana - SH88 section of Te Aka Ōtākou is maintained and managed by Duendin City Council.