Cape Reinga (northern start/end) is accessible by road from Kaitaia. Kerikeri on east coast is an alternative start/end.
OSM map layer · LineString
-34.76, 172.94 · rel 9578404
-34.76, 172.94 · rel 9578404
Te Araroa - 01 Northland - a Cape Reinga to Ahipara
100,9 km from Cape Reinga lighthouse to Ahipara through alpine terrain and mountains.
Cape Reinga lighthouse
→
Ahipara
linear
100,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
3× summit
1× ruins
Ninety Mile Beach (Access by car)
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Pukekarea
summit ·
75 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Bluff
summit ·
166 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Taurangatira Pā
ruins ·
406 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Herangi Hill
summit ·
143 m off route
16,1 km
16%
Cape Reinga
viewpoint ·
on the route
91,8 km
91%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Te Araroa - 01 Northland - a Cape Reinga to Ahipara is 100.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa - 01 Northland - a Cape Reinga to Ahipara takes approximately 25h 7min to complete.
No, Te Araroa - 01 Northland - a Cape Reinga to Ahipara is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Cape Reinga lighthouse to Ahipara. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa - 01 Northland - a Cape Reinga to Ahipara starts at Cape Reinga lighthouse.
Te Araroa - 01 Northland - a Cape Reinga to Ahipara is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.