10 October 2026
Cloudy periods with the odd shower, mainly about the ranges. Northerlies.
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Bowentown Domain - Shelly Bay
Bowentown Domain sits at the end of a long peninsula at the northern entrance to Tauranga Harbour. Expect stunning views of the upper harbour, Kaimai Ranges, and the ocean coastline.
Distance
2.49 km
Walking time
75 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Bay of Plenty forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, clearing in the afternoon with increasing fine spells. Periods of rain developing west of Tauranga late evening. Northerlies, turning westerly in the afternoon.
12 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with isolated showers clearing in the evening. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with a few showers developing in the morning. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Bowentown Domain - Shelly Bay
From Anzac Bay follow the loop track on the west side in either direction, ending up at Shelly Bay which is a safe swimming spot. On the east side find a walk around Te Ho Pa. These tracks offer stunning views of the upper harbour, Kaimai Ranges, and ocean coastline and are especially spectacular when the pōhutukawa trees are in full bloom during December and January.
Getting there for Bowentown Domain - Shelly Bay
Bowentown is an hour from Tauranga. Use this location in google maps to help find your way there.
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . Level up in your outdoor knowledge with these interactive online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel .
Before you walk Bowentown Domain - Shelly Bay
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.