Mahurangi West Tramp in Auckland

Location: Auckland, North Island

Nearest Town: Auckland

Nearest City: Orewa

Length of tramp: 6.1 km

Time needed: 2 hours

Difficulty: Medium

Route: Round Trip

Elevation: sea level to 80m

Wet Feet: Yes

Toilets: Yes

Dogs: Dogs are only allowed inside the caravan park, but between the months of July and September, they are no dogs allowed what so ever.

Mobile phone coverage: Yes

Date this tramp was last walked: 2007

Track quality:

Very good. Light running shoes would be sufficient. I walk in open toe sandals.

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Hazards: If you miss the low tide, the water will be up to your waist.

Water: At both camp sites

Accommodation: See the map below for accommodation in Auckland

Driving Instructions:

Drive north on State Highway one. Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and on to Orewa town ship, 36 km. Orewa township is a very popular East Coast Bay town, full of coffee bars restaurants and arts and craft shops. When you’re driving into Orewa, keep an eye out for the fresh farmed produce markets signs, this is usually on a Sunday morning, a good place to pick out fresh fruit and vegetables for your trip north. Just over the next hill are the Waiwera hot pools (7 km). Very popular hot pools for the families. Back on State Highway one, you will cross the Orewa estuary. after crossing the bridge 500 meters up the road on your right is a turnoff Wenderholm Regional Park another very popular weekend barbecue and picnic pack, if you don’t like the crowds, noisy people, then stay away. Mahurangi Regional Park turn off.(3.4 Km) You will cross a concrete bridge, the Mahurangi regional parks line will be on your left, and there is a special lane to turn right, be careful this is a very busy road. The road out to the Regional Park is a sealed road, except for the last (2km), narrow, and windy

Ngarewa Drive. (5.7 km) This is the only turn off on Mahurangi Road, there are a lot of side roads off to the left this is the only one to the right. So turn right at the V, junction on to Ngarewa Drive. (2.4 km) down this gravel road in, it is Otrarwao Bay. Before descending down into Sullivan’s Bay there is a car park on your right you can park here to start the walks. It is better to drive down into Otarawao Bay; there is an information board to read up about the area. There plus pamphlets of all the walks. The park is very well-equipped, toilets, fresh water, and plenty of parking and camping sites. Not forgetting a public telephone box. Camping charges start from $5 to $10 per person per night; motor homes with compliance certificate maximum of two nights stay only. You can ring the ranger station on 09 3662000.

Camping on track: A permit is required for the camp sites.

Map of Mahurangi West Tramp :

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Detailed track description for
Mahurangi West Tramp:

Mahurangi West Tramp - Start

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Cudlip point Look Out (25.Min ) From Otarawao Bay, walk down to the southern end of the camp ground, and up the hill following the post rail fence on your right. When you meet up with the fence running from your left to your right, look over to the right, you will see a style, climb over. You will see the signs pointing to the start of the tracks. Carry on up the hill, following the red markers. Follow the ridge to the next gate.

Mahurangi West Tramp - Point 2

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Through the gate and keep walking along the ridge. At the end of this section, you will see a fence and a sign showing you the way to Cudlip point. It is a short three-minute walk out to the disappointing lookout, so give this track a miss.

Mahurangi West Tramp - Point 3

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Te Muri Estuary 20 minutes

From the lockout down to Te Muri Estuary, is a very quick downhill walk. There is one small grassy gully to walk through, then a short decent to the creek. Crossing the estuary can be tricky, when the tide is in; you will have to walk up towards the road on your right and then crossed over to the large trees on the far side this is where the cemetery is. Or follow the power polls.

Te Muri Beach (15. min)

From the estuary to the southern point of Te Muri beach and the camp ground. Is a very easy walk along the beach. The only access to the camp ground on Te Muri beach is by foot or boat. The facilities at the camp ground are drinking water and toilets. If the wind picks up, you can pitch the tent behind one of the many hedgers. A permit is required to camp there.

Mahurangi West Tramp - Point 4

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Back to Sullivan’s Bay (45 min)

Doubled back to Te Muri Beach. You can walk back along the beach to the estuary, or walk along the thick green paddock at the back of the camp ground. When You reach the old cemetery, follow the farm track into the estuary, then cross over the creek to the road on the other side. If in doubt, follow the power polls across to the other side. If the tide is in, roll up your shorts. Don’t worry; the incoming current is very weak.

Mahurangi West Tramp - Point 5