Whangaparapara: Te Ahumata Track
Located in Great Barrier Island/Aotea in the Auckland region
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Introduction
Discover interesting flora and panoramic views at the top of Te Ahumata (398 m).Dog access
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Vegetation on Te Ahumata track Image: Chris Evans | Creative Commons
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Signs on Te Ahumata track Image: Chris Evans | Creative Commons
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This track follows an old mining road between Whangaparapara and Blind Bay roads.
From either end a 30-minute gradual climb leads to a junction, where a branch track (a further 30 minutes) leads to the summit covered with wind-shorn, bonsai-like native plants and numerous orchid species. There are panoramic views in every direction.
The main track is administered by Auckland Council and the branch track by the Department of Conservation.
Start this track from Whangaparapapa Road or Blind Bay Road.
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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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