Taumarumaru Reserve
Introduction
Located on a steep rocky headland, this Taumarumaru Reserve contains three pa sites, two on the headland and one on the central ridge. There are also some undefended living terraces and storage pits indicating that this was intensively occupied in pre-European times.
Combine this visit with a trip to nearby Rangikapiti Pa.
Location
Taumarumaru Reserve is located in Doubtless Bay on the east coast of the far north.
Getting there
Taumarumaru Reserve
The reserve is signposted on State Highway 10 between Cable Bay and Coopers Beach.
Activities
Dog walking
Fishing
Historic sites
The reserve provides ideal opportunities for walking, fishing and historic appreciation. Dogs are allowed in the reserve provided they are on a lead and dog droppings are picked up.
Tracks and walks
Taumarumaru Reserve is mostly an open area and tracks are identified by mowing and track markers. A short walk over the reserve is rewarded with great views and access to a small beach.
Places to stay
This is a standard campsite in the Kaitaia area.
Tucked in a sheltered arm of Pekapeka Bay in Whangaroa Harbour, a place of spectacular rock formations and some fine regenerating coastal forest. You need to book this hut.
The nearest DOC accommodation is Lane Cove Cottage tucked in a sheltered arm of Pekapeka Bay in Whangaroa Harbour, and Maitai Bai campsite on the outer Karikari Peninsula.
Plan and prepare
- Fires and camping are not permitted in the reserve
- Dogs are allowed in the reserve provided they are on a lead and dog droppings are picked up
- Northland reserve bylaws apply to Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve