A temporary pathway around a slip on Mauao has opened just in time for the weekend.
The track will guide walkers up the hill above the slip site. The temporary solution involves several sets of steps and as a result is not suitable for prams, strollers and wheelchairs.
The steps are 2m wide and designed to be easy to walk, with handrails at the most challenging points.
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Parks and recreation manager Mark Smith said he was pleased people would be able to complete the base track loop again.
"We know Mauao is of huge importance to the people of Tauranga and we really appreciate how patient and supportive the community has been as we worked through quite a complex process to get to this point," he said.
The temporary steps were designed to be easily removable and have minimal impact on the ground, which was important as there is a significant archaeological site in the area.
"They will remain in place until a long-term, sustainable solution is complete," Mr Smith said.
"The long-term solution will be accessible and provide a new experience for walkers."
In April, ex-Cyclone Debbie swept through Tauranga and caused a significant slip on the Pilot Bay side of the mountain.
Part of the base track, which loops around the base of the mountain, was destroyed in the event.