Wetland Track

Located in Motutapu Island in the Auckland region

Walk the Wetland Track and explore WWII sites.

The track can be split into two sections. 

Northern Junction to Billy Goat Point

Time: 1 hr 10 min one way
Distance: 3.3 km

Northern Junction to Waikarapupu

Time: 50 min one way
Distance: 2.1 km

The Wetland Track passes through WWII telegraph and observation post sites. A short detour will take you to gun emplacements. The track crosses farmland to Billy Goat Point, passing the Waikarapupu wetland.

Billy Goat Point provides a great outlook to the north, and has another military site. Mullet, Station, Waikarapupu and Sandy Bays can be accessed from this track.

  • Bring water with you - drinking water is not readily available on the island.
  • A torch is essential if you want to explore the tunnels and military sites.
  • Bring a sunhat and sunscreen.