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Opua Forest Paihia Lookout Track

Time: 1 hr return Distance: 1.5 km

Access to the track is via School Road, 700 metres from the Paihia township.

This is a pleasant walk through regenerating forest to a lookout that will give stunning views over Waitangi, the Bay of Islands and Russell.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Northland

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Opua

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-35.2898735906477

174.084942245483

Latitude
-35.2898735906477
Longitude
174.084942245483
Feature Value Info

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

Track Difficulty

  • Easy walk Easy walk

Track Difficulty

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

Easy walk

Easy walk

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation 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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Reviews

  • 4.0/5

    A great free walk for enjoying the birds and plants.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago and experienced in December 2012

    GERMANY
    Timo Maschke's avatar

    Timo Maschke

  • 4.5/5

    Nice walk along the coast with an incredible view over Bay of Islands.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    DENMARK
    EA Anders's avatar

    EA Anders