Taraire Ridge Track
WalkNorthland
- Grade
- Advanced
- Walking time
- 5 hr
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzThe 1500 hectares Western Hills and Pukenui Forest area is located right on Whangārei’s western doorstep.
Pukenui Forest tracks are signposted on Three Mile Bush Road, approximately 4 km from the Kamo traffic lights in Whangārei. You can see the entrance sign almost opposite Rotomate Road or on Amalin Drive.
The 1500 hectares Western Hills and Pukenui Forest area is located right on Whangārei’s western doorstep.
Pukenui Forest tracks are signposted on Three Mile Bush Road, approximately 4 km from the Kamo traffic lights in Whangārei. You can see the entrance sign almost opposite Rotomate Road or on Amalin Drive.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 35.71053° S, 174.26676° E
About this place
A challenging walk across a ridge and through beautiful native forest.
The route
The track follows the ridge through a range of different forest types. Taraire trees dominate the forest, as the name suggests, with rimu and kauri also featuring. There are several good picnic spots next to the Mangere Stream. The loop begins at the entrance to the forest. You can walk the track in either direction from this point, but we recommend that you turn left at the entrance and walk in a clockwise direction, as this is the easier gradient.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).