| Northern Start |
Waiotoi Rd, Ngunguru |
| Southern End |
Ngunguru Ford Rd (approx. opposite # 291 & start of Mackerel Forest Track (a forestry track), Ngunguru |
| Distance |
18 kms |
| Time |
5 hours |
| Tramping Standard |
Road margin |
Description
(North to South) |
From Waiotoi Rd, turn SW onto Ngunguru Rd & walk through the village and along the estuary. Keep going on the road margin until you see Ngunguru Ford Rd on the SE side. Follow this road for 3km to the start of Mackerel Forest Track. |
| Extra Info |
Note: This is part 1 of a 2-part bypass of the Ngunguru & Horahora Estuaries. If the sea conditions are good, an alternative is to sea kayak from Ngunguru to Pataua North.
Website: www.nzseakayaking.co.nz Email: pc.kayaks@gmail.com
Contact: Mark Garry Tel: +9 436-1947 or Mob: 021 1295-921 |
| Potential Hazards |
| Vehicles on road or track |
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| Amenities (Start) |
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| Amenities (On Route) |
| Full range of amenities at Ngunguru Village |
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| Amenities (End) |
| No amenities |
| Roadside parking only |
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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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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.
