| Northern Start |
Old logging gate, Pataua North Rd, Pataua North. (1.2 km west of Mangahui Rd) |
| Southern End |
Footbridge over Pataua River, joining Pataua North & Pataua South |
| Distance |
13 kms |
| Time |
3 1/2 hours |
| Tramping Standard |
Road margin |
Description
(North to South) |
From Mackerel Forest Track logging gate, follow Pataua North Road in an easterly direction. After 7kms (nearer the mouth of the Horahora river), the road turn due south. Continue on to the Pataua North settlement. |
| Potential Hazards |
| Vehicles on road or track |
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| Amenities (Start) |
| No amenities |
| Roadside parking only Extremely limited |
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| Amenities (End) |
| Carpark |
| Picnic area |
| Toilets |
| Shop - open 6 weeks in summer, Treasure Island Campground, Pataua Sth |
| Serviced Campsite - Treasure Island Campground, Mahanga Rd, Pataua Sth Tel: +9 436-2390 Email: treasure@xtra.co.nz (not open in winter) |
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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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