NORTHLAND FORESTS The western forest, Herekino, also known as Orowhana, has a rahui (closure notice) because of Kauri die back disease. Detour through Kaitaia, Ruaroa and Takahue Roads to rejoin the trail at Takahue
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Te Araroa - 01 Northland - b Ahipara to Puketi Recreation Centre, Waiare Rd
106,7 km from Ahipara to Puketi Recreation Centre through alpine terrain and mountains.
Ahipara
→
Puketi Recreation Centre
linear
106,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
2× Attraction
6× summit
1× viewpoint
Te Hoe Pā
ruins ·
500 m off route
58,7 km
55%
Puketi Kauri Forest
Attraction ·
on the route
106,7 km
100%
Raetea
summit ·
on the route
106,7 km
100%
Umaumakaroro
summit ·
51 m off route
106,7 km
100%
Umaumakaroro
summit ·
55 m off route
106,7 km
100%
Kauri Grove
viewpoint ·
84 m off route
106,7 km
100%
Kumetewhiwhia
summit ·
128 m off route
106,7 km
100%
Takapuwahia
summit ·
225 m off route
106,7 km
100%
Manginangina
summit ·
410 m off route
106,7 km
100%
Kauri sanctuary
Attraction ·
449 m off route
106,7 km
100%
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 - b Ahipara to Puketi Recreation Centre, Waiare Rd is 106.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa - 01 Northland - b Ahipara to Puketi Recreation Centre, Waiare Rd takes approximately 26h 32min to complete.
No, Te Araroa - 01 Northland - b Ahipara to Puketi Recreation Centre, Waiare Rd is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Ahipara to Puketi Recreation Centre. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa - 01 Northland - b Ahipara to Puketi Recreation Centre, Waiare Rd starts at Ahipara.
Te Araroa - 01 Northland - b Ahipara to Puketi Recreation Centre, Waiare Rd is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.