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As you travel towards Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) you see pou (large posts) indicating places of interest to stop and learn about the unique stories and natural beauty of this spectacular landscape. Category: Short walk
Take a short stroll from the Cape Reinga car park down to the lighthouse. From here you can enjoy the outstanding panoramic views and pay respect to a site that is steeped in Maori tradition. Category: Easy access short walk Distance: 100 m Completion Time: 10 min
From Cape Reinga, this 1.25-km track follows the West Coast leading you down past steep cliffs to the long, sweeping Te Werahi Beach. Category: Walking track Distance: 1.25 km to Te Werahi Beach Completion Time: 30 min
This loop track takes you to the highest point in Maitai Bay giving you scenic views across Karikari Peninsula and Puwheke. Category: Walking track Distance: 4.9 km Completion Time: 3 hr return
The 15 km Herekino Forest Track passes through forest that is home to many rare and threatened species including the North Island brown kiwi, long-tailed bat and kauri snail. Category: Tramping track Distance: 15 km Completion Time: 9 hr
Take a 1.5-hour return walk on the Kaitaia Walkway to get to a lovely kauri grove. For the hearty tramper, continue on the walkway as it climbs up to a saddle which affords panoramic views. Category: Route Distance: 4 km Completion Time: 1.5 hr
Take a 1.5-hour return walk on the Kaitaia Walkway to get to a lovely kauri grove. For the hearty tramper, continue on the walkway as it climbs up to a saddle which affords panoramic views. Category: Short walk Distance: 4 km Completion Time: 1.5 hr
This 4-hour walk along beautiful Spirits Bay takes you to Pandora where you can stop to observe shore birds or camp for the night. Category: Walking track Distance: 8.5 km Completion Time: 4 hr
This very short track takes you to a long, white sandy beach on Northland's Karikari Peninsula. Category: Short walk Distance: 400 m Completion Time: 5 min
Just a 15-minute drive north of Kaitaia, Lake Ngatu is a freshwater dune lake and recreation reserve. The lake is popular with water sport enthusiasts and other day visitors. Category: Walking track Distance: 4 km Completion Time: 1 hr
This short historical walk takes you through manuka scrub passing a series of excavated gumholes. Category: Walking track Completion Time: 10 min return
Pass through farmland and manuka scrubland to Maitai Bay Headlands, where you can enjoy scenic views of Waikato Bay and Maitai Bay. Category: Tramping track Distance: 3.45 km return Completion Time: 1.5 hr return
The Mangamuka Tramping Track takes you through scenic Raetea Forest, a track made for the adventurous at heart. Category: Tramping track Distance: 9 km Completion Time: 9-10 hr Alert: Possum control operation
This 9-km walk between Pandora and Tapotupotu Bay mainly follows old farm tracks until you reach idyllic Tapotupotu Bay. Category: Walking track Distance: 9 km Completion Time: 3 hr 15 min Alert: Possum control operation
This 6-km walking track leads you past a remnant kauri forest to Pandora, a beautiful sandy bay. Category: Walking track Distance: 6 km Completion Time: 2 hr Alert: Possum control operation
This short walking track takes you to Rarawa beach. Category: Short walk Distance: 500 m Completion Time: 20 min
This 4.5-km track takes you past the lovely beach of Sandy Bay to the Cape Reinga lighthouse. Category: Walking track Distance: 4.5 km Completion Time: 2 hr 30 min one way
Taumarumaru Scenic Reserve is mostly an open area and tracks are identified by mowing and track markers. A short walk over the reserve is rewarded with great views and access to a small beach. Category: Short walk Completion Time: 40 min
This scenic track follows the rugged coastline of Cape Reinga and descends to Te Werahi and Twilight beaches. Self-sufficient camping is available. Category: Walking track Distance: 53 km to Te Paki Stream Completion Time: 3-4 days to Te Paki Stream Alert: Possum control operation
Experience gorgeous peach-coloured dunes, unusual dune grasses, and views of Cape Maria van Diemen and Motuopao Island on this 3-hour track to Twilight Beach. Category: Walking track Distance: 7.25 km Completion Time: 3 hr
The round-trip walk is 16 km in length and takes 4.5–5 hours to complete. The track crosses farmlands and dunes. Category: Tramping track Distance: 16 km loop Completion Time: 4 hr 30 min - 5 hr return
This 4-hour track leads you past Scott Point to the famous 90 Mile Beach and the Te Paki sand dunes. Category: Walking track Distance: 12 km Completion Time: 4 hr
This 22-km tramping track offers the backcountry adventurer a great tramping experience in one of Northland’s wilderness area. Category: Tramping track Distance: 22 km Completion Time: 2 days
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