Northland
Omahuta-Puketi Wet Weather Bypass - OPEN
(North to South)
From the SH1 junction with Omahuta Rd, continue south on SH1 22km.
Turn left into Puketi Rd and walk 9km to Waiare Rd.
Turn left and walk a further 2.5km to rejoin the Te Araroa route onto the Mangakaretu Track (Puketotara Farm).
Note: The Mangakaretu Track has seasonal closures for lambing - if that affects you, continue straight along Puketotara Rd from the Puketi/Waiare Rd intersection.)
- Vehicles on road or track Walk as far off SH1 as you can
- Track exposed to sun, wind or cold
- Few water sources
(North to South)
From the SH1 junction with Omahuta Rd, continue south on SH1 22km.
Turn left into Puketi Rd and walk 9km to Waiare Rd.
Turn left and walk a further 2.5km to rejoin the Te Araroa route onto the Mangakaretu Track (Puketotara Farm).
Note: The Mangakaretu Track has seasonal closures for lambing - if that affects you, continue straight along Puketotara Rd from the Puketi/Waiare Rd intersection.)
- Take all rubbish with you
(Start)
- No amenities
(End)
- Carpark
- Picnic area
- Toilets
- Standard Campsite
- Accommodation Book cabins & Puketi Hut with DoC Tel:+9 407-0300
