| Northern Start |
Gate at northern end of McAuslin Rd, Sandy Bay |
| Southern End |
Southern end of Clements Rd, Matapouri |
| Distance |
6 kms |
| Time |
1 1/2 hours |
| Tramping Standard |
Road margin |
Description
(North to South) |
Leaving the gate at the north end of McAuslin Rd, head south down the road and turn east onto Matapouri Road. Follow the road (looking out for traffic) past Sandy Bay and Woolleys Bay, enjoying the beautiful beaches as you go.
Just before Matapouri Bay, the road climbs over a small hill and you pass DoC’s walkway to Whale Bay.
On coming down the road into Matapouri, take Clements Rd to the west and follow it for 2 km. Near the end, there are several letterboxes on the NW side of the road. On the south side of the road, you’ll see a stile by a gate. Just through the gate is the Information sign for the next track. |
| Potential Hazards |
| Vehicles on road or track |
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| Amenities (Start) |
| Roadside parking only |
| Car park at Sandy Bay |
| Toilets at Sandy Bay |
| McAuslin Rd Cafe in summer |
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| Amenities (On Route) |
| Toilets at Matapouri Bay |
| Shop at Matapouri Bay |
| Phone at Matapouri Bay |
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| Amenities (End) |
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| Closest Town(s) |
Ngunguru or Whangarei |
| Managed by |
Whangarei District Council |
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| Map (indicative only) |
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| Downloads |
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None
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