Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Whangaruru North Head Loop
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Grunt Factor: 12
Gnarl Factor: 34
7.0km
330m
330m
119m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Grunt Factor: 12
Gnarl Factor: 34
7.0km
330m
330m
119m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
Native bush
Coastal
Open farmlands
Gravel Road
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +11.5%
Average Downhill Gradient: -10.4%
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1:20
Slow
1:00
Moderate
0:45
Fast
Starting at the Puriri Bay camp gate, take the right hand route towards the bush line approx 200m to where the track begins and takes you quickly over to Teparapara Bay. Following the track you will end up back on the main road (gravel) for 500ish meters, Whangaruru North Head track will be signposted on the right.
Run the single track and enjoy the coast views, at around 5.2km take the signposted route to the trig which is a quick run up hill and return the same way completing the track section, the last 1k is along a gravel road/farm track taking you to back to the Puriri Bay camp.
Stunning coastal views.
Parking 100m before the Puriri Bay camp gate.
42 km
51 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
Around the 4.5k mark there is a track on the right for a quick exit back to Puriri Bay camp
Very patchy.
Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
Water is available at Puriri Bay camp, boiling is advised.
Bloody hot in summer!
Bland Bay Camp
Bland Bay
Only place for a cold drink or an ice cream for miles!
Trail Legend
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
Can be run in either direction
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Excellent workout… my late model Garmin brought it in at 431 vert and 7.64km. A little of the extra vert is the hill up from the camp as the trail from the campground around to join the road is closed. Lots of tūīs with the kōwhai in bloom and every now and then a jaw-dropping view. A good tough run/walk!
September 16
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