| Northern Start |
The end of the Herekino Forest Track, junction of Veza & Diggers Valley Rd, Far North |
| Southern End |
Takahue Hall, Takahue (junction of Waiotenue, Takahue & Takahue Saddle Rds) |
| Distance |
9.5 km |
| Time |
2.5 hours |
| Tramping Standard |
Mixed grade |
Description
(North to South) |
From the junction of the farm track (Veza Road) with Diggers Valley Rd, follow the windy metal road south for approx. 1.2 km to where a stile crosses a fence to the east into Crown-owned forestry lands.
Follow orange markers along forestry tracks to emerge at another stile onto Waiotenue Rd.
Turn left/NE and follow the road into the very small settlement of Takahue. |
| Extra Info |
Support Services:
- Peter Griffiths of Takahue can provide a drop-off and pick up service for a small fee. Contact him in advance on (09) 408-3685 or email: longflat@igrin.co.nz
- I-SITE Information Far North, Jaycee Park, South Rd, Kaitaia Ph: 09 408-0879 www.visitorinfo.co.nz
- Some local accommodation places will provide transfers. Ask when you book.
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| Potential Hazards |
| Vehicles on road or track |
| Forestry operations |
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| Requirements |
| Keep to the track |
| Respect private land |
| Forestry operations - Track may be closed occasionally |
| No litter |
| No camping |
| No fires |
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| Amenities (Start) |
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| Amenities (End) |
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| Closest Town(s) |
Takahue |
| Managed by |
FNDC & Te Araroa Inc |
| Thanks to |
Forestry leasees Juken New Zealand Ltd |
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| Map (indicative only) |
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| Downloads |
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Please email us on info@teararoa.org.nz if this description needs updating or the track needs maintenance. Feel free to adopt it! Te Araroa depends on you to make this trail a success.
