Getting started on trail

Laura Waddell - (LauraWaddell)
Itinerary created by
Laura Waddell
What you’ll do

From Cape Reinga to Kaitaia

Welcome southbound hikers to the start of Te Araroa Trail!

This itinerary is a quick guide to get you started covering:

  • Getting to the trailhead

  • Walking Ninety Mile Beach

  • Campgrounds

  • The first trail town

  • Your first resupply point

Day 1
Cape Reinga
Getting to Cape Reinga
Public Transport
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1.1
Cape Reinga Lighthouse
The northern terminus and starting point of Te Araroa
Photospot
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1.2
Twilight Beach Campsite
Beach camping at the start of Te Araroa
Campsite
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1.3
Day 2
The Bluff Campground
Beachfront camping
Campsite
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2.1
Day 3
Ninety Mile Beach
Long beach walk starting Te Araroa
Hike
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3.1
Hukatere Lodge - Camping Ground
Private campground off Ninety Mile Beach
Campsite
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3.2
Day 4
Ahipara
The first trail town for Southbound hikers
Area
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4.1
Day 5
Kaitaia
Town and resupply point
Shop
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5.1

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