Watkin Powell Track

Otamure Bay - Whananaki

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Distance: 400 m

The small town of Whananaki is situated on the east coast 45 minutes drive north from Whangarei. The track is located at the northern end of Otamure Bay campground, just past the one-way bridge on Rockell Road 3 km north of Whananaki North.

Once you enter the reserve, the high standard, short track winds its way up through established bush of puriri, cabbage trees and manuka. After a short walk, you reach a stile at the top of a hill. From here, the track zigzags its way through flax and a number of very large pohutukawa trees down to the lovely Tauwhara Bay.

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Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	How long does it take to walk this track on average? Up to 10 minutes Return	How long does it take to walk this track on average? Up to 10 minutes Return
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Payment Requirement	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	How long does it take to walk this track on average? Up to 10 minutes Return	How long does it take to walk this track on average? Up to 10 minutes Return
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Payment Requirement	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Length	Up to 500m What is the physical length of this track? Up to 500m 400m one way	What is the physical length of this track? Up to 500m 400m one way
Track Category	Walking track What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.	What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.

Northland ▷ Waipu

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Michael and Anna

Germany

Ranking: 7/10

Nice beach and trees.

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PandK

New Zealand

Ranking: 8/10

This is a short up hill and down with well constructed steps most of the way. Up through the bush then look through the Pohutukawas to the beach and bay below. Stunning. A pleasant walk along the beach is an added benefit. Good rock fishing at both ends of the bay