Northland
Waikare Connection - OPEN
(North to South)
Waikare Connection
Two options exist to negotiate the Waikare Inlet through to the start of the Russell Forest Track - by water or by road.
There is also the option to ferry to Russell (from Paihia, and a chance to explore some of New Zealand's history in Russell) or Okiato (from Opua) and connect with Sheryl Wikaere and travel with her to Waikare - there will be a cost involved and this is unsuitable for bigger groups.
Pricing - 2 persons $100pp, 3 persons $90pp, 4 persons $80pp, 5 persons $75pp, 6 persons or more $70pp.
Includes kayak hire, pack transport to Waikare, kayak pickup, dry bags, maps, full safety equipment.
Further details at www.baybeachhire.co.nz
If you want a more relaxing route between exiting the ferry and joining with the Russell-Whakapara Rd, then turn left into Pipiroa Rd soon after leaving the ferry and link to the “Okiato to Russell Walkway”. This goes through wetland, bush, and around cliffs to rejoin Aucks Rd just before its junction with the Russell-Whakapara Rd. It is several kilometres longer than walking directly through to the Russell-Whakapara Rd on Aucks Rd, but does take you off-road and is a good coastal meander if you have time.
Waikare
For information re Waikare amenities, contact Sheryl Wikaire on P: 027 3093476 E: peter1.sheryl@gmail.com
Sheryl can occasionally supply transport from Russell to Waikare (outside work hours), contact her to discuss timing and cost.
Sheryl also has tenting available for walkers at Waikare ($13 pp per night) - call Sheryl, or information at the Russell GAS station.
Sheryl's place is 1km from the Russell Forest at 228D Waikare Valley Rd, just phone or text to arrange.
Note that Sheryl's place is "off the grid" - composting toilet available on request and kauri dieback cleaning facilities available, please make use of these!
For information regarding Waikare amenities contact Sheryl Wikaire
- Vehicles on road or track If kayaking, be alert for other water users
- Poisons & traps
- Small stream crossings
- Track exposed to sun, wind or cold
(North to South)
Waikare Connection
Two options exist to negotiate the Waikare Inlet through to the start of the Russell Forest Track - by water or by road.
There is also the option to ferry to Russell (from Paihia, and a chance to explore some of New Zealand's history in Russell) or Okiato (from Opua) and connect with Sheryl Wikaere and travel with her to Waikare - there will be a cost involved and this is unsuitable for bigger groups.
Pricing - 2 persons $100pp, 3 persons $90pp, 4 persons $80pp, 5 persons $75pp, 6 persons or more $70pp.
Includes kayak hire, pack transport to Waikare, kayak pickup, dry bags, maps, full safety equipment.
Further details at www.baybeachhire.co.nz
If you want a more relaxing route between exiting the ferry and joining with the Russell-Whakapara Rd, then turn left into Pipiroa Rd soon after leaving the ferry and link to the “Okiato to Russell Walkway”. This goes through wetland, bush, and around cliffs to rejoin Aucks Rd just before its junction with the Russell-Whakapara Rd. It is several kilometres longer than walking directly through to the Russell-Whakapara Rd on Aucks Rd, but does take you off-road and is a good coastal meander if you have time.
Waikare
For information re Waikare amenities, contact Sheryl Wikaire on P: 027 3093476 E: peter1.sheryl@gmail.com
Sheryl can occasionally supply transport from Russell to Waikare (outside work hours), contact her to discuss timing and cost.
Sheryl also has tenting available for walkers at Waikare ($13 pp per night) - call Sheryl, or information at the Russell GAS station.
Sheryl's place is 1km from the Russell Forest at 228D Waikare Valley Rd, just phone or text to arrange.
Note that Sheryl's place is "off the grid" - composting toilet available on request and kauri dieback cleaning facilities available, please make use of these!
For information regarding Waikare amenities contact Sheryl Wikaire
- Keep to the track
- Respect private land
- No litter
- No dogs Or allowed on a lead (Kiwi Zone)
(Start)
- Accommodation Opua Seaview Motel 09 402 7632
(On Route)
- Accommodation Orongo Bay Holiday Park, Russell 09 403 7704. Wairoro Park, near Russell 09 403 7255.
(End)
- No amenities
