te araroa trail northland

Please camp within the grassed area ONLY, not in the pine trees. Contact: www.tidesong.co.nz or ph 09 4361959 . It’s a spiritual place, so very fitting for what lies ahead. Contact - 0278008067 or email on info@kericentral.co.nz, Derek Miller lives in Haruru Falls and is happy to provide assistance to TA walkers - transport etc. Happy to accept Koha (donation). The coastal views north are spectacular. Back on route, continue along the well-formed Kauri Pā Road a further 1km, then fork right onto Blackbridge Road (more 4WD track). Hours may vary. Toilet facilities are available at the beach. Mangawhai Camping - We have a basic cottage and tenting with toilet in our orchard at 11 Longview street, just off Molesworth Drive. From the forestry gate, the track follows Mackerel Road (a forest road) largely downhill through a pine forest. Discover remote villages, magical kauri forests, breathtaking volcanic scenery and bustling cities on New Zealand’s Te Araroa trail. It's a good opportunity to wash your boots and equipment on your way in and out of the forest - Russell Forest has confirmed cases of kauri dieback. (For assistance contact Simon Ellison, who can assist with a kayak crossing. For any concerns call Karen Murray 021 0754 246. Near the top of the driveway, follow orange markers to climb over a stile & up through pasture, then regenerating bush to the trig (where the view is blocked by bush). Water: It is recommended when crossing the Rangiheke Stream that you refill your water supplies if required. Another 6km brings you to a sign on the sandhills for a track leaving the beach and going over the dunes to Tip Road. W: mangawhaibackpackers@gmail.com. An alternative is Kerikeri, which has the advantage of being on the trail should you want to leave gear. Recently upgraded, it is well marked. Generally, there is water available in these locations - in extremely dry times the tank at Twilight Beach may run out so unless you are aware of recent rain, it is advisable to carry enough water from Cape Reinga to reach Maunganui Bluff. When the tide is out, follow the coastline from Paihia Beach around to Haumi Bay. The marker may be very difficult to see.). Note - there is forestry harvest traffic on Cullen Road, generally operating Mon-Fri (and occasional Saturdays) 5am-4pm. 700m up Omahuta Forest Rd, take the left fork onto Kauri Sanctuary Rd. At this junction, there are few large trees for markers so it can be missed. Turn left onto the gravel road, and Tidesong B&B is 400m ahead. In October 2019 Mangamuka Bridge Dairy advised that they will be closed on Saturdays until further notice. Discover remote villages, magical kauri forests, breathtaking volcanic scenery and bustling cities on New Zealand’s Te Araroa trail. We have some rough and remote landscapes in this part of the world, so … Te Araroa - New Zealand's Trail - Northland,Most of Te Araroa’s through-walkers will start their epic journey at Cape Reinga at the northern end of the North Island. When going through a herd of heifers or steers, be steadfast but wary as they are excitable. To leave Waipū township, take Cove Road to the southeast and follow it 6.5km to the junction with Cullen Road. Here you have the option of staying the night either tenting or in a cabin. 50 odd KM to go and the Northland section of Te Araroa is done and dusted. Furthermore we offer walkers to pick them up of the trail and return them the next day, as we are about 4.5km away from the trail, on Helena Bay Hill. We follow an old farm track that sidles around steep pasture where mānuka trees are regenerating. From the beach, follow Tip Road west. Keep a close eye on navigation, or use a GPS to connect to Te Puke Rd. Follow this track all the way to the picnic area/carpark area on Landing Road, then cross the footbridge over the river to New Zealand's oldest house, Kemp House (1821-22) and the world-renowned Stone Store (1832-36) on the Kerikeri Basin. Take care using the water and check all taps are off - water gets very low in summer. Derek spikebowler@hotmail.com 0212 544 919 or 09 4027717. Maunganui Bluff campground - This is a private camp operated by a local Trust. Warning: Some beehives en route, poison and trapping for possums, rats and mustelids occurs within this forest. Written by: McKenzie Barney. Mangawhai Backpackers - Coastal Cow, is at 299 Molesworth Dr, Mangawhai Heads - P: 09 431 5246. Two river crossings - never cross flooded rivers. Once across, head east along the estuary (if the tide is high, there is a 1km detour by road around the back of the settlement) around the small settlement and over the spit before heading south on Pukekawa Road parallel to the shore. That is, only at Sheltered Bay. Peach Cove (DOC) standard campsite and hut (8 people). Note: a freedom camping bylaw is in place that prohibits camping in this carpark. Makene Rd - Eastern exit of Raetea Forest. If you wish to cross over the estuary, proceed along the water's edge until a pole with an orange triangle becomes visible: the shallowest place. For the last 800m, you begin following the markers down the fenceline and then cross a pasture (look for the lone tree) then down the other fenceline and along a small creek. Tide information for Ngunguru and Taiharuru Estuary Route. Forestry operations. On a good day, this is no more than ankle-deep, and you can cross adjacent to the twisted remains of a concrete power pole laid on the river bed. Continue on past a WWII naval radar station to the Bream Head/Te Whara summit. Rightio here i am, Ruakaka Beach Holiday Park. This 4km across shoals and boulders will take longer than you anticipate, and you shouldn't attempt the route after or during heavy rain. etc. Follow Ninety Mile Beach south for approximately an hour until you come to Te Paki Stream mouth. Daniel had control of the phone so we have a lot of photos of cows and not much else. Te Araroa's southern routes are full of diversity and beauty. Continue along the beach to the carpark at Mangawhai Heads. If you want a  more relaxing route between exiting the ferry and joining with the Russell-Whakapara Rd, then turn left into Pipiroa Rd soon after leaving the ferry and link to the “Okiato to Russell Walkway”. November 10, 2019 May 2, 2020; ... Commemorate your Te Araroa hike with this awesome T-Shirt. Note: If the sea conditions are good, an alternative is to sea kayak from Ngunguru to Pataua North. Please contact him at least 24 hours prior. There is no public transport, however the following operators can assist. Continue on the driveway until reaching the gate at McAuslin Road. Daily guided tours and Maori cultural performances are available. Contact him in advance on P: 09 408 3685. The track ahead runs parallel to the Papakauri Stream. It offers both beachfront tent sites and other tent sites with spectacular views overlooking the whole beach, as well as well set up caravans. New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail is the world’s newest long-distance thru-hike. Follow this gravel road 5km in a northeast direction before re-entering the farm at a marked stile. There's a campsite here. The bush track follows the ridgeline on a largely west-east basis past: The track then descends through bush and private farmland to Mākene Rd, Mangamuka. Every dollar makes a difference. On February 6th 1840, New Zealand’s founding document was signed here between Lieutenant-Governor Hobson, representing the British Crown and Māori chiefs. The Te Araroa adventure continues as we leave Northland behind and new challenges arise that force us to reconsider our hike. Do not try to go further if there is heavy rain in the region. Leave the beach at the Kaka Street boat ramp and find your way into Ahipara village, a popular holiday and surfing hotspot at the southern end of Ninety Mile Beach and 14km west of Kaitāia. The last kilometre, before the Morepork Track joins onto the Onekainga Track, requires a little more focus, as you will have left the well-benched track and are now following a smaller, less obvious track where some sections get worked over by wild pigs. The wide, gravelled track begins on the lower slopes of Mt Aubrey overlooking Little Munroe Bay. Walk 800m southeast along Whananaki North Road. Very noticeable is the hum coming from the Marsden Point Oil Refinery, just across the 1.5km channel, and the start of the Te Araroa’s next coastal section. 9 Aug, 2020 11:00 PM Quick Read. Matakana Outback – 844 Matakana Valley Rd (just beyond where the trail north leaves the road), 09 422 9514 or 021 831 938 (Kurt). Passenger Ferry: For Paihia - Russell. From the Pātaua River footbridge, walk south on the main road out of Pātaua. The recommended entry point is from SH10 approximately 600m north of the Waipapa Township. The large swathe of land on view from this low summit, includes the Waitangi Treaty Grounds below. At the bottom of the hill, a stile leads over the fence into the scrub and a short track winds down to the Maungaparerua Stream. They can be viewed by searching for "Oakura Bay Caravans" on Airbnb, but are much cheaper for the walkers. The stream through a gorge and is subject to flash floods in heavy rain. For forest hygiene and visitor safety reasons it is requested that in Omahuta and Puketī Forests camping is restricted to the sites recommended by DOC - those being Apple Dam and Puketī Forest HQ (eastern edge of Puketī Forest). The next water supply is at Makene Road, 18 slow kilometres away. It offers a $5 discount on the dinner option for Te Araroa walkers. Overnight Camping is available at the Old School Grounds (now Takahue Marae), on NW corner of Takahue crossroads. Wet weather bypass option: Continue south (from Omahuta Road turnoff) on SH1 for 22km, turn left into Puketī Road and walk 9km to Waiare Rd, turn left and walk a further 2.5km to rejoin the Te Araroa route onto the Mangakaretu Track (Puketōtara Farm). At the southern end of Paihia Beach (i.e. Detour off the beach to Ruakaka Town Centre, Marsden Point Rd. (Use the stiles provided and leave gates as you find them as sheep sometimes graze the driveway). When you're first on the beach there is a stream/occasional estuary that changes shape a lot - do check it before attempting to cross and on some occasions, if the tide is high you're best to wait for the tide to drop a little. If you need food supplies, now is a good time to get them as the next shops on the trail are 2-3 days walk away. 20 Nov, 2019 | Te Araroa. They show off the classic Kiwi lifestyle in which seaside holidays are a birthright. From the junction with SH1 & Mākene Rd, keep following SH1 for 6.5km. The internationally renowned Te Araroa trail stretches from Cape Reinga at the top of the North Island to Bluff at the bottom of the South Island. Two other DOC tracks diverge from the Herekino Forest track - a tramp from Herekino Saddle through to the Kaitaia-Awaroa Road via Pukepoto Access Road takes 6.5hrs, and the tramp through to Larmer Road end, via the Kaitaia Walkway takes 11 hours. It stands facing the Treaty House, the two buildings together symbolising the partnership agreed between Māori and the British Crown, on which today’s Aotearoa New Zealand is founded. Departs on demand every 20 minutes from 8.30am until late. It also has a range of well-setup caravans on the beachfront that many walkers prefer for a break with comfortable beds, great views, and impressive facilities. Feel free to make contact with Sue Williamson - they have camping sites along with 3 rooms in their Barn - $25 a bed and $15 per person for a camping spot - call Sue on 09 433 6105 or on 022 1738752. Turn right/south and follow the track along the cliffs and down to the beach. Turn east onto Omahuta Road and walk 5km to the junction with Jacksons Road & Omahuta Forest Roads. This trail is also known as The Long Pathway. Meals/snacks on request. Use stiles where provided. Most of Te Araroa’s through-walkers start their epic journey at Cape Reinga at the northern end of the North Island. Please note: there is limited beach access from the track. "Drinks, meals, hot shower, campsites and beds available; and a boat crossing to keep feet dry if the tide's high.". You'll need to text him at least a day in advance to arrange this. Te Araroa Trail founder Geoff Chapple, tramping up the Waipapa River, Northland. James at Nikau Bay Camp will provide you with tide times and river crossing info should you decide to chose this Trail option. The Kerikeri Basin is where Maori welcomed missionaries in 1819 to establish a Church Mission Settlement. Tenting, Toilets and water refill available and $10 koha appreciated. Te Araroa (The Long Pathway) is New Zealand's long distance tramping route, stretching circa 3,000 kilometres (1,900 mi) along the length of the country's two main islands from Cape Reinga to Bluff.It is made up of a mixture of older tracks and walkways, new tracks, and link sections alongside roads. The trail follows the Lower Turitea Walkway, a well-formed pathway with 3 footbridges over the Turitea Stream. River canyons - flash floods. It is important to stick to this route. From the northern end of Reotahi Bay, there is a dirt track heading off the side of Reotahi Beach Road. Follow a well-benched track for about 4km, past Hansens Hill (where the bench turns sharply northeast). An alternative is Kerikeri, which has the advantage of being on the trail should you want to leave gear. Nikau Bay Camp and Cabins - 999 Ngunguru Ford Rd, Ngunguru - P: 021 02421632 (texting preferred) - E: ngunguru@live.com. Hot free showers and a laundry. Te Araroa Trust acknowledges the assistance given by the people of Whakamaharatanga Marae, also Te Runanga o Te Rarawa, and the Herekino Landcare Group in establishing the main track. Peter Griffiths of Takahue - Can provide a drop-off and pick up service for a small fee and some backpacker accommodation is available. The track continues down a steep spur, skirts around gullies, into regenerating bush. Note: If you come to a farm gate and a paddock, you will need to double back about 10 minutes, as you have gone the wrong way. Support the trust today so that you can enjoy the trail tomorrow, either one day at a time, or all 3000km! Northland’s east coastline The guides and other pages are based on a through-hike I did in February and March 2016 from Bluff to Ship Cove, plus some ongoing walking in the North Island since then. A further 7km brings you to Waikare landing, and Waikare Valley Rd directly opposite. Te Araroa's northern terminus in the North Island is at Cape Reinga, which is accessible by road. There is another cleaning station here and again, please remove all mud from your footwear before continuing. Daily guided tours and Māori cultural performances are available. Northland Age By: Peter de Graaf Hikers on the national walking trail, Te Araroa, have been diverted on to a busy stretch of road between Matapōuri … If conditions are right though, it’s a beautiful walk. Dave and Alex can offer a place to stay in Helena Bay, we have room for 8-10 tents, shower, fresh water, dinner and refreshments too, for koha. It also passes the remains of a powerhouse built as part of a hydro-electric generation scheme which operated between 1930-67. You can then walk up that road to until you come to Takahue Road (6km) and then walk to Takahue (4km) and rejoin the trail. From the stream mouth, it is 1 hour upstream to the road should you wish to exit the beach here. Walk to the southern end of Ocean Beach and climb to the ridge beyond. It is 4.5km from the Webb/Kaiikanui/Mimiwhangata Rd junction down to the coastal park then a further 1km over a hill to the campground. We recommend checking this page regularly before and during your journey as route alterations may have arisen since planning your journey. Pick ups and drop offs are at Russell water front four square, or at the waikare inlet. Traildino grading: SW, Strenuous walk, mountain trail; Hut tour grading: T2, Mountain walk. Tide information: Check the best times for walking. You need good equipment and navigation skills. From Ahipara the recommended route now follows the main road northeast to Kaitaia and then southeast through Takahue to Raetea Forest. Open daylight hours only. LXM Artist Studio - 1807 Russel Road, Helena Bay. There one can view the 27m high Rainbow Falls that tumble over the basalt lava fields which flowed into the river valley after long past volcanic eruptions. $ 5.00. Close to Shops and food at the Mangawhai village. Please call ahead to book - P: 09 4340747 or 021 2431347 - water, toilets, showers (cold), camping, caravan, cabin, Oceans Beach House - 346 Ocean Beach Rd, Whangarei Heads Ocean Beach - P: 021 780 203 - E: oceansfamily@outlook.com. We have a small camp shop that stocks most basics and necessities. They do not hire kayaks out to solo paddlers. Ahipara Bay Motel - 22 Reef View Rd - P: 09 409 4888 or 0800 906 453 - E: An unnamed highpoint of 727m (past a junction with a track leading north on a route out to SH1), Vehicles on road or track. It passes through stands of young kauri & tōtara. After 5km, turn south on to Bay View Road and walk down to Little Munroe Bay. You walk over a highpoint of 297m then past the Trig at 276m for magnificent views in every direction. The Broomes' Frenchman – like the vast majority of those doing the northern part of Te Araroa Trail – wanted to get across the Whangārei Harbour to Marsden Point, over a few kilometres of sea. The complete trail is 3000km from one end of New Zealand to the other and can be walked in either direction but South bound tends to be more popular. Head south down the beach running parallel with DOC’s Ocean Beach Recreation Reserve. Derek Miller lives in Haruru Falls and is happy to provide assistance to TA walkers - transport etc anywhere between Puketi and Russell Forests Derek - spikebowler@hotmail.com 0212 544 919 or 09 402 7717, Paihia to Opua Coastal Walkway PDF download. Pacific Coast Kayaks will carry hikers' packs to the take-out point where hikers can resume their journey. Transport is available for large groups please contact Sheryl on peter1.sheryl@gmail.com. The private track on the topographical map at the top of Ruru Way is not a shortcut up to Cullen Road from the campsite. This 3km marked route crosses rolling pasture to Mangakaretu Road. Access: 7km of gravel. Note: This accessway is public land. Tide timetable for Whananaki Coastal Track. Take this driveway and turn right (north) over the front lawn past the last house. Never put animals in a corner or separate mother and offspring. It's a rough climb up to the ridge and on to a 580m peak. Pick ups are available for groups or singles $10.00, one way trip. We live at 9 Longview Street. Turn right to head south on Russell Road. The Treaty Grounds (including the colonial Treaty House) and 1000 acres of land were gifted to the nation in 1932 by the former Governor-General, Lord Charles Bledisloe. Please call Dave on 0274 339 016 or Alex 0220 454 391, and if you call after three we can even pick you up from the beach. Uretiti Beach DOC Campsite - located between the beach and SH 1, 5km north of Waipu - P: 09 432 1051 - Campsites, toilets, water, cold showers. Created with sketchtool. Private rooms, dorm rooms, kitchen, luggage storage, assistance with bookings. When you arrive into Sandy Bay turn right onto Matapōuri Road and head west inland for approx 3km. Whananaki Holiday Park, Whananaki North Rd, Whananaki - $14 per night - P: 09 433 8896 - E: whananaki@vodafone.co.nz, Whananaki Beach Store - 2162 Whananaki North Rd, Whananaki Beach - P: 09 433 8466, A 2 B Auckland Airport Direct Shuttle (to/from Whangarei/Matapouri/Tutukaka) - P: 09 459 5221 or 027 273 7307, Matapouri Store - 954 Matapouri Rd, Matapouri Bay - P: 09 434 3706, Has an ATM which sometimes works, and sometimes people can get cash out with EFTPOS purchases from the store, but not with Credit Card purchases. From Opua, take the vehicular ferry over the Veronica Channel to Okiato. The route follows markers through trees to meet up with the forest’s northeast boundary fence. The Northland section of the Te Araroa Trail (TAT) in New Zealand. At the highest point, the track turns east, alternating between pasture, farm track and native bush. Camping now available - toilet, river, picnic table and washing line. Take care on Pirau Ridge Road as vehicles and cyclists also use this road. It is recommended when crossing the Rangiheke Stream that you refill your water supplies if required. Walk 2.5km northeast to the streamside junction with the Pukeatua Ridge Track. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds, are open daily from 9am - 6pm (January and February) and 9am - 5pm during the rest of the year. Just above the south end of Twilight Beach (12km from Cape Reinga) is a small campsite with toilet, water supply and a covered area - recommend stopping here, then planning to reach Maunganui Bluff (28km away) the following day. Then climb a further 1.5km until, at the top of the climb, a 4WD track leads left along a soft ridge leading down to Mangapukahukahu Stream. Turn right and follow that road for 10km before turning right onto Waikare Rd. Follow the road through the Waitangi Golf Course past the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and continue down to the Waitangi Bridge. This track leads to Matuku Street. Stay on this road. Walk steadily down the driveway and you'll be fine. The 1,864-mile trek spans the length of New Zealand's two main islands, starting at the northernmost tip at … Then-Prime Minister, Jim Bolger whisked a yellow tarpaulin off a local volcanic stone embedded with lines from A. R.D. Fairburn’s poem ‘To a Friend in the Wilderness’–. Book Puketi Forest Hut online. The Far North is a remote region with long, lonely stretches of sand facing the Tasman Sea and forests of dense bush, steep hills and fast-rising rivers. Like the Appalachian Trail in the U.S., the Camino de Santiago in Spain, or the Great Himalayan Trail in Nepal, New Zealand's Te Araroa is more than just a hike. Kerikeri is both a beautiful place in the Bay of Islands, and one of New Zealand's most historic sites. A full range of amenities is available at Paihia (population 1770), i-SITE Visitor Information Centres - The Wharf, Marsden Rd, Paihia - P: 09 402 7345 or 0800 363 463 - E: paihia@visitnorthland.co.nz -For further information on Paihia and Russell: www.paihianz.co.nz and W: www.russellnz.co.nz, Derek Miller lives in Haruru Falls and is happy to provide assistance to TA walkers - transport etc - anywhere between Puketi and Russell Forests. Te Araroa, 3000 km, 1864 miles, about 300 days. The final leg of Te Araroa Trail, which he had begun from Cape Reinga nearly seven months earlier, was supposed to be a time of reflection and joy. Note: We come through here with agreement from a number of landowners so please respect this and do not make camp anywhere on this track. Your hosts - Mark and Kerry, Mangawhai Deli - Shop 2, 7 Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads - P: 09 431 5887, 4 Four Square - Moir Street, Mangawhai Village - P: 09 431 4585 Hours: Monday to Sunday: 7:00am – 7:00pm. Te Araroa related: Bluff and Ship Cove: images by Peter Peryer, John Webber and Mark Adams My other website is dedicated to muesli and its variants ! There can be from time to time single-wire electric fences along this stretch - generally easy to get across or under. The 3000km route stretches from Cape Reinga in the north of New Zealand to Bluff in the south. Laving the forest behind you emerge onto Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi. The Herekino (Orowhana) Track was a joint project between Te Araroa Trust and the Department of Conservation. They also have a 2 bedroom cottage for hire, fully equipped with own kitchen and bathroom (bed linen not supplied) Please text 0211215362 to book cottage 2 days ahead. Add to cart. From Waiotoi Road, turn right/southwest onto Ngunguru Road. At the southern end of the property, over the stile, you emerge onto Whananaki North Road. 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