Low Tide at Mahurangi West

This trail needs to be tackled a couple of hours either side of low tide, but you will still get wet feet.

Head down to the beach and head along the rocks to the right. A quick loop around Pudding Island allows for some rock pool exploring.

Once back from the island continue around the rocks, but beware of falling rocks. Cross the estuary and along Te Muri Beach to the campground at the far end.

From here follow the Purple marked trail up to overlook Wenderholm, and then down to run alongside the Puhoi River for a bit. Leaving the river it's time to climb again.

Once back at the road, turn left and up the road. Keep following the trail and out onto the ridge line and back down to the beach. Cross back over the estuary and turn right onto Cudlip Trail for some more climbing.

At the top turn right and head out to the lookout and a tiny bit of single trail. Photos done, run back to the top and straight ahead to head for home. Taking the left fork towards the upper car park will give 10km, the direct route to the right a frustrating 9.8km and car park shuttles.

Finish off with a well earned swim.