Hongi Hika Walk
Walking track
Time:
30 min
Distance:
1 km
Getting there
Access is through the Kerikeri Basin, either from Kerikeri Road or Hone Heke Road.
About the area
The Kororipo-Kerikeri Basin is internationally of cultural and historical significance. The wider Kerikeri area offers a variety of great walking tracks and other recreation opportunities.
This includes links to other tracks in the area.
Description
View of the Stone Store and Kerikeri Basin
The track climbs through gum trees and regenerating native forest to link Kororipo Pa with Kerikeri Road or Hone Heke Road.
10,000 Steps Northland
This track equates to approximately 1,333 steps.
Activities
Historic sites
The Kerikeri Basin offers a variety of walking opportunities, most to sites of historical significance.
A parking and picnicking area is sited on the northern side of the bridge over the Kerikeri River. There are also parking and picnic facilities at the end of the Rainbow Falls Road.
Plan and prepare
Dogs are not permitted on the walking tracks in the Kerikeri Basin due to the risk they pose to kiwi and other wildlife.
What to expect on a walking track:
- Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day
- Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy
- Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities
- Clearly sign posted. Stream and river crossings are bridged
- Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required
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