Activities at Karikari Peninsula
Tracks and walks
The area provides easy access to great walking tracks. Choose the type of track that most suits the skills and abilities of your party. You must be well prepared with suitable clothing and equipment for all weather and conditions. Safety is your responsibility.
Historic sites
Enjoy historic sites like Lake Ohia. Approximately 2 kilometres up Inland Road you can experience an old gum-digging site, Lake Ohia Gumhole Reserve. Here you can learn more about this historic area through interpretation signs.
Hunting
You can hunt pigs and goats in the Far North East Coast hunting blocks. A permit is required.
Other activities
The area offers idyllic campgrounds and picnic areas. Opportunities for outdoor recreation are endless, from enjoying the stunning views, walking historical sites to swimming and fishing.
The East Coast is generally more sheltered with sandy bays suitable for water sports and rocky headlands where fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving are popular.
To find out about tours contact the i-SITE Kaitaia visitor information centre. Here you will find information on all local tour operators. For more details visit their website www.visitfarnorthnz.com.