Port FitzRoy: Cooper's Castle Track
Located in Great Barrier Island/Aotea in the Auckland region
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Introduction
Walk to a lookout with extensive views.Dog access
The track begins at the top of the Okiwi/Port FitzRoy Hill and ascends the southern ridge, under a forest canopy with views of both sides of the island.
At a signposted junction reached after 2 hours, a 5 minute detour leads to a lookout, where a large volcanic-rock bluff gives extensive views of Okiwi Basin and the Whangapoua estuary.
The main track descends to Kaiaraara Track, then it's a short walk to the Lower Kauri Dam.
Start from the top of Port FitzRoy/Okiwi Hill at Aotea Road.
Take care at the lookout - there is an extremely steep drop off.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Take the right gear for your trip: Walking and tramping gear lists.
- Tell a trusted person your plans and when to raise the alarm if you haven’t returned. Send them the information directly, or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk.
- Follow the five essential steps of the Land Safety Code.
Stop kauri disease and protect kauri
- Scrub all soil off shoes and gear.
- Use cleaning stations.
- Always stay on the track.
Check you are pest-free
Check, clean, and seal your gear to ensure you don't bring pests, soil, and seeds.
Contacts
| Aotea / Great Barrier Island Base | |
| Phone: | 09 429 0044 |
| 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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