This track begins with a short steep bush section then leads onto an old farm track that runs along Homes Ridge.

The track ends after 4 km, 1 km before Stanfield Hut. Visitors can continue along a bush track for 300 m dropping down to the river. Follow the river upstream for 700 m to Stanfield Hut on the true right of the river (exit the river at the large orange triangles).

A loop walk can be made by walking to Stanfield Hut via the Homes Track one way and back to Tamaki West Road end via the Tamaki River West branch (or vice versa).

This track is located at the end of Tamaki West Road, Dannevirke. It is a 1 hr/60 km drive from Palmerston North and a 1 hr 30 min/130 km drive from Napier.

Park at the road end, and follow the signs 200 m to the picnic area. The track starts from the picnic area. This area has flush toilets and a shelter with picnic tables.

This track crosses the Tamaki River West Branch near the start of the track. This river runs high and fast at times. It’s dangerous to cross or follow the river when the water level is high which can occur during or after heavy rain. How to cross rivers safely.