| Northern Start |
Junction of Russell Rd & Webb Rd, Helena Bay. |
| Southern End |
Grassy 4WD track on East/left side, off Kaiikanui Road (2.6 km south of junction with Mimiwhangata Rd) |
| Distance |
8.5 kms |
| Time |
2 hours |
| Tramping Standard |
Road margin |
Description (North to South) |
From the junction of Russell & Webb Rds, Helena Bay, follow Webb Rd SE past the old Helena Bay School and up a steep hill past Ngahau bay (Teal Bay to some).
After 5km, keep going past the turnoff to Ngahau Bay. After another 700m, Webb Rd ends at the junction with Mimiwhanagta & Kaiikanui Rds. Take the right fork and continue on Kaiikanui Rd for another 2.6kms kms to the start of DoC's Morepork Track (currently unsigned but is a well-benched track with some bee hives at the entrance).
Note: This narrow, windy gravel roadwalk passes through bush and has steep drop-offs with great views over the countryside. Occasionally, there are cattle belonging to local farmers grazing or being moved on the road.
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| Potential Hazards |
| Vehicles on road or track |
| Farming operations |
| Bee hives |
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| Amenities (Start) |
| No amenities |
| Helena Bay School (closed) |
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| Amenities (End) |
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| Closest Town(s) |
Whangarei or Russell |
| Managed by |
Whangarei District Council |
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| Map (indicative only) |
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