4 – 5 hr one way, advanced tramping track, no dogs. This easy walk does not have the steep grades of many of the islands other tracks. It winds through regenerating forest and was once the road linking the islands south and north. From Harataonga campsite, the track heads west across a stream before following a coastline of magnificent views. Read more…
3.3 km, 3 hrs one way. Palmer’s Track to Mt Hobson Hirakimata begins at the top of Whangapoua Hill on Aotea Road and is the shortest and easiest of the three paths to the summit of Mt Hobson Hirakimata. The track follows the ridge offering constantly changing vistas in every direction before climbing steeply to the summit, traversing steep inclines Read more…
2 hr 30 min – 3 hr one way, advanced tramping track. Walk to a lookout with extensive views. Cooper’s Castle Track begins at the top of the Okiwi/Port Fitzroy Hill and ascends the southern ridge, under a forest canopy with views of both sides of the island. At a signposted junction reached after 2 hours, a 5 minute detour Read more…
13 km one way, 5 hrs, advanced tramping track, mountain biking, no dogs. Forest Road is a popular trek for both trampers and mountain bikers, providing a wide array of beautiful bush and mountain views. Unfortunately the old Kauri Dam was washed away in a severe storm circa 2013. The track starts at the end of Kaiaraara Bay Rd, south Read more…
13 km one way, 5 hrs, advanced tramping track, mountain biking, no dogs. Forest Road is a popular trek for both trampers and mountain bikers, providing a wide array of beautiful bush and mountain views. The track entrance is opposite the Te Ahumata track on Whangparapara Road. Information courtesy of the Department of Conservation. Detailed information including current alerts available Read more…
8 km one way, 6 hrs, advanced tramping track, no dogs. The Tramline Track system traverses most of Great Barrier island at its widest point. The track receives minimal upkeep – for fit trampers only. From its northeastern beginning on Aotea Road, the track follows the old tramline used by the Kauri Timber Company during the 1920s and 1930s. It Read more…