The track begins with an easy bush walk (Kaitaia Walkway - short walk) through broadleaf and podocarp forest along an old formed roadway. In summer, the lush forest canopy provides cooling shade.

After about 30 minutes you come to a junction:

From here you can continue the Kaitaia Walkway on a route. The track climbs up to a saddle with a good lookout, and continues on to Veza Road.