Northland
Paihia to Opua Coastal Walkway - OPEN
(North to South)
At the southern end of Paihia Beach (i.e. junction of Marsden & Seaview Rds by toilets/carpark), you have 2 options:
- When the tide is out, follow the coastline from Paihia Beach around to Haumi Bay.
- If the tide is in, take the footpath south on Seaview Rd to Haumi Bay.
From the southern end of Haumi Bay, follow the signed track beside/under the bridge and around the coast to the east until you reach Opua.
The track provides wonderful views of the Veronica Channel.
(Note: if planning to kayak to Waikare - see next section - it is easier to launch from the Paihia beach, details in Waikare Connection information)
- Vehicles on road or track
- Take care around water, slippery rocks.
(North to South)
At the southern end of Paihia Beach (i.e. junction of Marsden & Seaview Rds by toilets/carpark), you have 2 options:
- When the tide is out, follow the coastline from Paihia Beach around to Haumi Bay.
- If the tide is in, take the footpath south on Seaview Rd to Haumi Bay.
From the southern end of Haumi Bay, follow the signed track beside/under the bridge and around the coast to the east until you reach Opua.
The track provides wonderful views of the Veronica Channel.
(Note: if planning to kayak to Waikare - see next section - it is easier to launch from the Paihia beach, details in Waikare Connection information)
$15pp camping (incl continental breakfast), 10% discount on dorm/private rooms when you are a Te Araroa walker.
- Take all rubbish with you
(Start)
- Car park
- Picnic area
- Toilets
- Shop Cafe at Waitangi Visitor Centre
(On Route)
- Full range of amenities in Paihia
- Accommodation YHA Bay of Islands, Paihia - see above
(End)
- Carpark
- Toilets
- Shop
- Phone
