Watkin Powell Track, Otamure Bay
Walking track
Distance:
400 m
Getting there
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.
Description
View of Otamure
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.
Activities
Diving/snorkelling
Tauwhara Bay is a sandy, secluded beach, which provides an excellent environment for many coastal activities, including swimming and snorkelling.
Places to stay
This is a standard campsite in the Whangarei area.
Plan and prepare
What to expect on a 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 sign posted. Stream and river crossings are bridged
- Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required
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