Smugglers Bay Loop Track

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Kiwi Guardians at Smugglers Bay Loop Track

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Introduction

With coastal forest, spectacular views and WWII gun emplacements as well - there is plenty to see on this short, easy walk.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a white sandy beach that's great for swimming.
  • Experience pōhutukawa coastal forest.
  • Visit WWII gun emplacements.
  • Listen to native birds including whitehead/pōpokotea, New Zealand robin/toutouwai, fantail/pīwakawaka, New Zealand pigeon/ kūkupa, gray warbler/ riroriro, pūkeko, paradise shelduck/ pūtangitangi, little blue penguin/kororā and tūī.
  • Explore rock pools.
  • Take a 3 km, 1.5-hour easy walk suitable for families and off-road pushchairs.

Get ready

Download the Smugglers Bay Loop Track adventure map (PDF, 1,936K) and check out what you can do.

Go and explore

Look out for the Guardian Post when you get there. On it you'll find a special code word - write it down.

Getting there

Located in the Te Whara/Bream Head Scenic Reserve in the Whangārei Heads Area in the Northland Region, 33.5 km from Whangārei via Whangārei Heads Road and Urquhart’s Bay Road.

Claim your reward

Tell us the Smugglers Bay Loop Track code word to receive a Kiwi Guardians certificate and medal for this adventure.

Put the medal on your back pack or pencil case to show everyone the adventure you've had.

Each Kiwi Guardians place has a different medal - see how many you can collect.

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