Ruakaka Pipeline Road Track

Track category

Walking track

Time:

1 hr

Distance:

3 km

Description

Bream Bay on a stormy day. Photo: Angelika Cawte.
Bream Bay on a stormy day

This is a long, well-formed track that follows the gas pipeline and provides useful back dune access to Bream Bay. You will enjoy idyllic views of the Bay. At many points on the track, you get access down to the beach and you can return to the point of departure by a different path.

This lovely track provides great opportunity for exercise and leisure walking.

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Getting there

Ruakaka is located off SH 1, 30 minutes drive south of Whangarei. You can access the track from the Mair Rd car park, next to the oil refinery. Walk south from there.

Plan and prepare

Track location map

Map of the Ruakaka Pipeline Road Track.

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New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Plan and prepare for your trip

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Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Alerts for Northland tracks

Tips for driving on unsealed roads

Contacts

Whangarei Area Office
Phone: +64 9 470 3304
Email: whangareiao@doc.govt.nz
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