Maunganui Bluff MayhemIntermediate
Submitted by Paul Barnes
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Very hilly
Native bushOpen farmlandsOpen tussock/grasslandsOpen ridges/tops
Intermediate
4:30 (Slow)
3:30 (Moderate)
2:30 (Fast)
-16.8%
+16.7%
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Description
Take the Bluff Track from the car park which climbs gently at first, sidling around bluffs for a kilometre to a stream, then turning very steep for a few hundred metres with some stepped sections, leading into the forest. After 2km follow the track upwards next to farmland until reaching the aerial and follow the old 4WD access road to Bluff summit and stop to admire the views.
Take the track to Waikara Beach near the summit (signposted), leading downwards, very technical and steep in places. From the low point next to farmland continue following the track markers up the next hill for a kilometre until entering the forest again. If the grass is long then it can be ankle-twistingly uneven ground. The track continues gradually downwards on the open ridge tops until dropping very steeply to farmland where you can follow the cattle trails to the beach. Return the same way. Much of the last few km is barely tracked so follow the markers!
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Features of interest
Old WW2 radar station at summit, gobsmacking views up and down the coast including Hokianga Harbour, Kai Iwi Lakes & Pouto Point on a clear day; native flora and fauna, wild pigs.
Make Up of Run
Untracked / Route only: 45%
Technical Single Track: 30%
Moderate Single Track: 20%
Farm Road / 4WD Track: 5%
Gravel Road: 0%
Sealed Road: 0%
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Access
Take the Aranga Coast Road off SH12 and drive to Aranga Beach village a few minutes down the road.
Park next to the DOC sign on the right near the end of the village. Parking is fairly safe as is visible from road and houses.
43 km
39 minutes
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Staying Safe
Moderate.
Difficult to go wrong as long as you watch for the signs and follow the markers.
Patchy.
Lightweight fleece top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map.
No drinkable water on route.
Some swampy parts in winter or after rain. Be careful on open ridge tops in strong winds.
Uneven ground, steep dropoffs.
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