Pretty Coastal strip but dogged by a narrow footpath and heavy traffic for most of way.Latter part is along  the beach at Pukerua Bay, exiting up a bush track to rejoin SH1.

From Paekakariki Village walk west towards the beach.

Either turn left into Ames Street for track (or at low tide

walk south(left) along the beach to Fisherman's Table)

Follow Ames Street to  park/reserve near end.

Through park to sandhill track at far end(south)

Exit track at fisherman's table car park

Far side(south end) of car park  continue along footpath beside SH1 (Centennial HW)

At southern most car lookout on Centennial HW (before hill) exit lookout on four wheel drive track to Pukerua Bay beach

Exit onto beach at pole marker

Follow beach around to road-Ocean Parade

Continue along Ocean Parade to second lot of toilets and car park.

Enter Goat Track behind toilets

Exit Goat Track at Rawhiti Road

Along Rawhiti Road and left into Wairaka Road

Right onto SH1 by Pukerua Bay Pedestrian Over Bridge

Route continues up SH1 (south) via Araharakeke-Flax pathway