Drummond Track

Drummond Track

Mount / Mt Parihaka

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Whangarei, Northland

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Time 2hr return

The Drummond Track begins in Mair Park near the bridge over the Hatea River. It passes the memorial plaque to Norman Drummond, a keen botanist, who donated 24 acres of bush to the community in the 1940’s.

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Feature Value Info

Location

North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Whangarei

Categories
  • Walking
  • Free
Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 1 to 2 hours 1 to 2 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

1 to 2 hours

1 to 2 hours

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Length

  • 1km to 3km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

1km to 3km

DOC Track Category

  • Walking track Walking track

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Walking track

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.

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Mark Bakker's avatar

Mark Bakker

Netherlands

Ranking: 7/10

All the way up (40min), you will have to take another trail down - 2 or 3 options. Beautiful short (2 hour return) track.

Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in November 2011

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

Nick Morrison's avatar

Nick Morrison

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