Tuhua (Mayor Island) walks

Panui beacon

Time: 1 hr return

A short climb to the south of Opo / South East Bay leads to a fairly flat track through forest to the site of the Panui beacon.

Tutaretare lookout

Time:1 hr 30 min return

This steep climb heads north from Opo / South East Bay, finishing with a spectacular view of the crater, the ocean, and the Bay of Plenty coastline.

The Devil's staircase

Time: 3 hr 30 min round trip

This more challenging route takes in part of the crater rim. Follow the track leading north from Opo / South East Bay, as far as the Tutaretare lookout track junction, and then head east around the crater rim. The Devil's staircase includes a ladder climb. Return along the inside of the crater rim and go through Ruru pass, before returning south to Opo / South East Bay.

Around the island

Time: 6-8 hr round trip

This track is not clearly marked and is overgrown in places. It will require the correct preparation, fitness and route finding skills. Please allow a full day to do this walk, and remember to notify the kaitiaki / caretaker before you leave.

These walks start from Opo / South East Bay.

Boats visiting Tuhua (Mayor Island) must land at South East Bay. Boats may only land when the island's caretaker / kaitiaki is in residence.

A number of private charter options offer trips to Tuhua - a list of operators is available from the Tuhua Trust Board.

There is no drinking water available outside Opo / South East Bay.

Enjoy and respect Tūhua by following these rules:

• keep to the marked tracks
• collect all litter and take it off the island with you
• choose a suitable walk for the time available, and write your intentions on the board in the cookhouse before you leave Opo / South East Bay
• no overnight trips are allowed - camping is allowed in Opo / South East Bay only.

Contact

Tuhua Trust Board
Phone: +64 7 579 0580
Email: tuhuakaitiaki@gmail.com