Eastern Walkway

Entry into the Eastern Walkway can be from either Moa Point Road (southern end) or Inglis Street (northern end).

• Moa Point Road entry and exit has a 1m wide opening in the fence.
• The Inglis Street entry and exit starts with a stair climb. There is no accessible curb cut along Inglis Street to access this point.

The Moa Point Road car park has flat, off-street parking for more than 10 cars near the entrance to the walk. There are about 12 extra off-street car parks across the road. There are no designated mobility car parks.

There is parking on Inglis Street if you’re starting the trail at the northern end. The trail entry is on-street via Mantell Street so you will need to cross Inglis Street.

Other entry and exits along the trail enable access from a higher elevation, including Bowes Crescent, Bury Grove and Beacon Hill Road. Bowes Crescent entry and exit provides parking and a more accessible, short return walk to the Atatürk Memorial.

• Watch for traffic if attempting to cross the road at the northern Inglis Street entry and exit.
• The track surface is generally uneven, with many trip and slip hazards.
• The alternative loop connection along the Breaker Bay waterfront involves road crossings.

The Eastern Walkway features multiple steps ranging from 1m wide wood and dirt steps to staircases, some with handrails. The Inglis Street end of the trail involves multiple flights with some large 30cm-plus steps. Care needs to be taken stepping off some staircases as the surface is uneven, and pine needles cause slip hazards.

The Eastern Walkway steadily climbs from sea level to a 100m elevation. Entering from the Moa Point end provides a steady gradient up a sealed road to about 60m at the Bowes Crescent Junction. Once at the junction, it is possible to double back along the ridgeline to the Atatürk Memorial and avoid the stair climb. The northern Inglis Street entrance involves a steep stair climb up multiple flights to reach the 100m elevation.

Various surfaces along the track include broken seals, compacted gravel, dirt, and pine needles. The surface is generally uneven, with exposed rocks, tree roots, and ruts. The Inglis Street end of the track features a walk under pine trees, with thick pine needles underfoot.

The southern section of the trail from the Moa Point car park to the Bowes Crescent junction, and along the Ridgeline to the Atatürk Memorial, is 1.2m-plus wide. North of the Bowes Crescent Junction, the Beacon Hill sections of the trail narrow to less than 50cm in many places and are unsuitable for wheelchairs and strollers.

Facilities

There are no toilets, water facilities, or shelters available on the trail. Toilets are available nearby at Seatoun, Lyall Bay, and Kilbirnie.

Seats

Bowes Crescent Junction to the Atatürk Memorial section features multiple seats along the track and at the memorial. From Bowes Crescent Junction to the Inglis Street entry and exit, there are three seats across the 2km of trail.

Signage highlights exit and entry points and landmarks throughout the trail. However, there are no maps, information on walk times, or other interpretations along the trail.