Most people walking on the Whakanui Track will start at the top of Sunny Grove. But the track use to start just above Sinclair Cemetery behind Hine Road Recreation Area. However, you can still walk this section despite being unmaintained. It follows behind the odd numbered properties on Sunny Grove and connects with the Whakanui some way up the hillside above the official entrance.
Before the development of the Hine Road Recreation Area, the Whakanui Track originated as a traditional Māori trail through Nikau Valley. However, as protection of the nearby water catchment became a priority, the track was realigned to divert public access away from this sensitive area.
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