Kawatiri Coastal Trail | Te Huarahi Takutai o Kawatiri
Heritage 10km Fun Run & Walk
This family friendly event is run annually as part of the Buller Gorge Marathon. The event is run on the Pūwaha Section of our trail, making the most of our lush farmland and beautiful wetlands.
A portion of proceeds from this event are donated towards trail maintenance.
NEXT EVENT: February 2027.
Rocky Point Run
Utilising opened sections of the Kawatiri Coastal Trail, the Rocky Point Run takes competitors on a scenic journey from Tauranga Bay to Carters Beach. This annual event offers 35km, 22.5km, 12.5km and 5km options so has something for eveyone. Enjoy a long weekend in Westport.
NEXT EVENT: Saturday November 14 2026.
Trail Opening
The Kawatiri Coastal Trail team is thrilled to announce the official opening of the full trail from Westport to Charleston will be held on March...
Rocky Point Run race review 2023
250 competitors and as many spectators turned out for the 2nd Rocky Point Run event and organisers are calling it a “very successful” event in...
Celebrating Half-way To Charleston
In February this year we celebrated reaching the halfway mark of the Kawatiri Coastal Trail, with 22km of continuous trail completed from Westport...