Far North

Most of Te Araroa’s thru-walkers will start their epic journey at Cape Reinga at the northern end of the North Island. It’s a spiritual place, so very fitting for what lies ahead. 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. The relaxed and touristy towns on the Pacific Ocean side provide a perfect contrast and comfort for the weary tramper. Far North
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Bypass

Cape Reinga Track is Open Cape Reinga Track
Ninety Mile Beach is Open Ninety Mile Beach
Ahipara Connection is Open Ahipara Connection
Herekino Forest Track is Open Herekino Forest Track
Takahue Connection is Open Takahue Connection
Raetea Forest Track is Closed Raetea Forest Track Raetea Bypass is Open Raetea Bypass
Mangamuka Connection is Open Mangamuka Connection
Omahuta Puketi Forest Track is Open Omahuta Puketi Forest Track Jacksons Wet Weather Bypass is Open Jacksons Wet Weather Bypass
Mangakaretu Route is Closed Mangakaretu Route Puketotara Connection Bypass is Open Puketotara Connection Bypass
Kerikeri River Track is Open Kerikeri River Track
Kerikeri Connection is Open Kerikeri Connection
Waitangi Forest Track is Open Waitangi Forest Track
Paihia - Opua Coastal Walkway is Open Paihia - Opua Coastal Walkway
Waikare Peninsula Track is Closed Waikare Peninsula Track Russell Connection is Open Russell Connection
Waikare Russell Forest Walkway is Closed Waikare Russell Forest Walkway Russell Forest Walkway is Open Russell Forest Walkway