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Pukatea Ridge Track

See also:

Puketi and Omahuta forests brochure

Track category

Time:

2 hr

Distance:

3.8 km

Description

The Pukatea Ridge Track begins 7.5km along the Pirau Ridge and descends to the lower Waipapa River Track leading to Forest Pools.

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10,000 Steps Northland

This track equates to approximately 5,067 steps.

Getting there

The Puketi Kauri Forest is signposted from SH10 south of Kaeo and north of Waipapa. The Forest can also be reached from SH1, north of Okaihau.

Please take care when you leave the State Highway as you will be travelling on unsealed roads.

Places to stay

Puketi Recreation Area

This is a standard campsite in the Bay of Islands area.

Puketi cabins

Puketi cabins are nestled in a forest alive with the calls of native birds. There are good short walks in the area and mountain biking opportunities on former logging roads. A large grass area in front of the cabins is ideal for group activities.

Puketi Forest Hut

Set in the Puketi Recreation area of the Puketi-Omahuta Forest, one of the largest continuous tracts of native forest in Northland. You need to book this hut.

About the area

Puketi & Omahuta forests

Podocarps and Kauri are home to many rare native birds in Northland's Puketi and Omahuta forests.The forests provide a range of walking, tramping and camping opportunities.

Plan and prepare

Carry warm, waterproof clothing, and food and drink, even on short walks.
Stout shoes or walking boots are advisable.
You may wish to boil water from the streams before drinking.
For longer tramps NZMS 260, 1:50,000 topographical maps are essential.
Leaving vehicles at road ends over night is not advisable due to the risk of theft.
No dogs or fires due to risks to wildlife.

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Publications

Easy access walks - North Island
Easy access walks - South Island

Weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Track category definitions

Plan and prepare for your trip

The Great Walks

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Kauri dieback disease is attacking kauri trees in Northland. Find out how to stop it spreading.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Alerts for Northland tracks

Tips for driving on unsealed roads

Contacts

Bay of Islands Area Office
Phone:	+64 9 407 0300

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