Cape Reinga to Te Werahi Beach
Alert/Important notice
Track upgrade work 31 January - 31 March 2012.
The track is open but if you approach an area where contractors are working please make your presence known. For further information please contact the Kaitaia Area Office +64 9 408 6014.
Track category
Walking track
Time:
30 min
Distance:
1.25 km to Te Werahi Beach
Description
View towards Te Werahi Beach and Cape
Maria van Diemen in the background
From Cape Reinga the track follows the West Coast leading you down past steep cliffs to the long, sweeping Te Werahi Beach. This section makes a nice short walk or half day excursion. At Te Werahi you will notice the coastline is wilder than the secluded north/east coast bays.
If you wish to continue or link to Twilight - Te Werahi Loop Track the walk along Te Werahi Beach is about 3 km and takes nearly one hour. The loop can be accessed at the far end of the beach.
This track between Cape Reinga and Te Werahi Beach forms part of the Cape Reinga Coastal Walkway.
Getting there
Cape Reinga and Te Paki are located at the northernmost area of New Zealand on the small, narrow Aupouri Peninsula, approximately 60 km north of Kaitaia. Just follow State Highway 1 north.
From Te Paki onwards, follow Cape Reinga Road to Cape Reinga until you reach the tar-sealed car park. Cape Reinga Road is an unsealed road and gets very busy over the summer months. Please drive slowly and take extra caution.
Plan and prepare
You may want to time your arrival at Te Werahi Stream to avoid high tide, which makes the stream crossing more difficult.
Safety and hazards
Take care getting around the rocks at the north end of the beach. When the tide is up it can be a bit tricky with waves rushing in.
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