Port FitzRoy: Cooper's Castle Track
Located in Great Barrier Island/Aotea in the Auckland region
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Introduction
Walk to a lookout with extensive views.Dog access
The track begins at the top of the Okiwi/Port FitzRoy Hill and ascends the southern ridge, under a forest canopy with views of both sides of the island.
At a signposted junction reached after 2 hours, a 5 minute detour leads to a lookout, where a large volcanic-rock bluff gives extensive views of Okiwi Basin and the Whangapoua estuary.
The main track descends to Kaiaraara Track, then it's a short walk to the Lower Kauri Dam.
Start from the top of Port FitzRoy/Okiwi Hill at Aotea Road.
Take care at the lookout - there is an extremely steep drop off.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Stop kauri disease and protect kauri
- Scrub all soil off shoes and gear.
- Use cleaning stations.
- Always stay on the track.
Check you are pest-free
Check, clean, and seal your gear to ensure you don't bring pests, soil, and seeds.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| greatbarrier@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |