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Jacksons Wet Weather Bypass (Bypass) OPEN
(Use in wet weather.)
Northern Start The junction of Omahuta and Jacksons Roads.
Southern End Waiare Road junction with DoC’s Puketi Recreation Centre.
Distance 32 kms
Time 1 long day
Tramping Standard Road margin
Description
(North to South)

From the junction with Omahuta Rd, head NE on Jacksons Road. Follow this windy, gravel road pass Mangapa where it merges into Pupuke Mangapa Rd. After 11 km, take the turnoff which after 200m turns in a SE direction. After 11.5km, you pass a quarry. Continue on for another 5.5km until your forestry road meets Waiare Road. Turn south & after 4 kms, you will reach the turnoff to DoC’s Puketi Recreation Centre, Waiare Rd.

Potential Hazards
  • Vehicles on road or track
  • Forestry operations
  • Amenities (Start)
  • No amenities
  • Amenities (End)
  • Carpark
  • Picnic area
  • Toilets
  • Standard Campsite
  • Accommodation Book cabins & Puketi Hut with DoC Tel:+9 407-0300
  • Closest Town(s) Kerikeri
    Managed by Far North District Council & LINZ
    Thanks to Juken New Zealand Ltd
    Map (indicative only)
    Downloads
    GPS File (43KB)
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