Where to walk

Pahia to Russell Coastal Walk

This stunning walk from Pahia to Russell (either direction to suit tides) of approx. 18 km can be undertaken as a full-day hike or as shorter walks along sections of the trails. Use the Komoot map below to determine distances between different points.

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Kamo Shared Path

The Kamo Shared Path in Whangarei, runs between central Te Kamo and Rust Avenue in the city centre. It is a smooth and easy uphill climb going north or a gentle downhill cruise going south. The Kamo Shared Path mostly aligns with the railway tracks in Regent, Kensington, Whau Valley and Te Kamo.

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Opua to Russell Shared Path

The trail between Opua and Russell is a community-led project with significant volunteer hours already having been committed to this trail which will ultimately provide a new shared path for cyclists and runners to travel on to Hōreke (via the Pou Herenga Trail).

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Kaihu Valley Cycle Trail

Trail Description Northland’s newest cycle trail currently takes you through the Kaihu Valley between Dargaville and Kaihu pub. Two sections of shared pathway are connected by quiet gravel roads, making

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Waipu Cove Trail

The Waipu Cove Trail is Northland’s newest shared path and part of the wider Regional Trail vision. It has been a community-driven project led by the Waipu Cycle and Walkway Trust, which was formed to see this project through with support from Whangarei District Council. The shared trail is an off-road route from Waipu Village to Waipu Cove of approximately 7.5 km in length…

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Whangarei Shared Path Network

Network Description The Whangarei cycleway network is a project that connects the main residential areas of Whangarei with the Central Business District and other places people frequent, like shopping centers,

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Kaipara District Trails

The Kaipara District has an ever-increasing number of trails and routes to explore by bike. From the purpose-built mountain bike tracks at Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park just north of

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Whanui Coach Road

Trail Description Located approximately 15 km from Whangarei, the Whanui Coach Road is on public land and is open to public access either via Mangahui Road, off Pataua North Road,

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Waimahanga Track

Track Description Waimahanga Track runs between the Onerahi foreshore and Waimahanga. It runs through an intertidal zone dominated by mangroves. The track is approximately 2.5 km and has a gravel

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