Located in Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua and Te Paki Recreation Reserve in the Northland region
This stunning coastal track traverses a variety of beautiful and unique landforms, and offers spectacular views of the cape region.
The track follows the coastline from Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) on the North Eastern Coast, past Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) and Cape Maria van Dieman, and finishes at Te Paki Stream on the West Coast. From there, you can continue along 90 Mile Beach all the way to Ahipara.
You can attempt the whole track or choose one or several track sections that suit your fitness level and areas of interest. Track sections range from 45 minutes to several hours duration.
Track categories: Vary between Walking Track and Tramping Track. Trampers need to be self-sufficient.
Distance and time: The whole Te Paki Coastal Track, from Kapowairua on the North Eastern Coast to Te Paki Stream on the West Coast, is 48 km long.
See individual track sections for specific distances and times.
Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) and Te Paki are located at the northernmost area of New Zealand on the Aupouri Peninsula. Follow State Highway 1 north from Kaitaia approximately 96 km to Te Paki and 111 km to Te Rerenga Wairua.
You have vehicle access to:
Adequate preparation and equipment needed. Bring all the usual tramping/camping gear, and the following:
The track leads you across dunes, idyllic beaches, dramatic headlands, and swamps filled with birdlife.
Along the way, you have access to areas of historic and archaeological interest.
Te Hiku / Kaitaia Office | |
Phone: | +64 9 408 6014 |
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Email: | kaitaia@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
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