| Northern Start |
Te Paki Stream mouth, Ninety Mile Beach (1 hour’s walking downstream from Te Paki Stream Road, off SH1). |
| Southern End |
Boat ramp, Kaka Street, Ahipara Township |
| Distance |
80 km |
| Time |
3 days |
| Tramping Standard |
Tramping track |
Description
(North to South) |
Te Paki Stream is a popular vehicle entrance/exit to the beach so be prepared for cars and tourist buses. From here, you walk down the beach to Ahipara at your own speed. Landmarks you’ll pass are The Bluff (20 km), Hukatere (49 km) & Waipapakauri (67 km). |
| Potential Hazards |
| Vehicles on road or track |
| Tides, waves & rivers - safer at low tide |
| Track exposed to sun, wind or cold |
| Few water sources - follow dry stream beds to find pools. Filter all water. |
| Beach walking can be very hard on feet which can swell and blister. Wear supportive walking sandals/shoes/boots. |
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| Requirements |
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| Environment |
| Take all rubbish with you |
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| Amenities (Start) |
| Toilets toilet 1 hour up stream at road end. |
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| Amenities (On Route) |
| Serviced Campsite Waipapakauri: entry/exit from beach. Top 10 Holiday Park. |
| Accommodation Hukatere Lodge and campground is 50 km south of Te Paki Stream. Email: nznorth@yahoo.com |
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| Amenities (End) |
| Full range of amenities In Ahipara Township |
| Accommodation Ahipara Holiday Park Ph.0800 888988. Range of accom; drop boxes, trail transport, warm welcome. |
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| Closest Town(s) |
Ahipara & Kaitaia |
| Managed by |
Far North District Council |
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| Map (indicative only) |
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