From the starting point there is a path left or right around a small mountain; Komoot does not know the route just above the summit (no wonder, it is littered with thistles and only marked by a few signs). But this trail is far more interesting as it offers a good overview of the bay (Hawkes Bay), the surrounding green hills and the wetlands. These were a considerable haven until a big 1931 earthquake that raised the country a considerable amount.
The wetlands following the marked section are more of a bike ride. The landscape is interesting, but for a long time little varied - apart from the many animal sounds.