The Aotea Track boardwalk
Image: Andris Apse | ©

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Introduction

The Aotea Track offers a range of spectacular landscapes, superb views and rich history.

Travel over streams that show off a constant spectacle of beautiful native bush; tranquil wetlands; and the surviving forests of kauri, rimu and kahikatea with their special plants and wildlife.

The track is a combination of easy walking tracks, boardwalks, steep climbs, stairways and bridges. It's suitable for reasonably fit beginners or experienced trampers.

Walking and tramping

2-3 days Advanced: Tramping track

Dog access

Dogs with a DOC permit for recreational hunting or management purposes only. Other pets on conservation land rules.

Video

Stay safe in the outdoors

Stop kauri disease and protect kauri

  • Scrub all soil off shoes and gear.
  • Use cleaning stations.
  • Always stay on the track.

How you can help save kauri

Contacts

Aotea / Great Barrier Island Base
Phone:   0800 275 362
Fax:   +64 4 471 1117
Email:   greatbarrier@doc.govt.nz
Address:   Okiwi Station
1501 Aotea Road
Okiwi
Great Barrier Island 0962
Postal Address:   Private Bag 96002
Great Barrier Island
0961
**Please use NZ Post for all mail / parcels to GBI
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