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Taylor's Mistake

Te Onepoto (Taylor, Christchurch Overview

Te Onepoto, located within South New Brighton Park in Christchurch, is a serene coastal spot ideal for picnics, walking, and birdwatching. Positioned along the Avon-Heathcote Estuary, it features a peaceful lagoon and well-maintained trails surrounded by native plants. Popular activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, and spotting local wildlife such as oystercatchers and herons.

Te Onepoto is a 35 minutes bus ride away from Christchurch and the Taylor’s Mistake bus service departs from Ferry Road and stops at Nayland Street multiple times a day. The bay is great for bird-watching and visitors can spot the silver gull, oystercatcher, pied cormorant, plover and silvereye.  There are many trails you can enjoy with the Taylors Mistake Track being the most popular. It is a scenic walk that starts at the Surf Club and ends at Nicholson Park. It is about 2.1km and takes an hour to go one way. You can enjoy breath taking views as you make your way up and around the jagged cliffs.

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Time required : 5 - 6 hours

Best months to visit : December - April

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