Te Araroa - 01 Northland - k Bream Tail to Mangawhai Heads

Tide information: Check the best times for walking on www.niwa.co.nz/our-services/online-services/tides

At 6.9 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Look for the TA01k trail markings to stay on the official route.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.