Parihaka Double Bounce

This is a scenic over-and-back of the Parihaka summit, from Mair Park to Dundas Road and back again via the Dobbie Track and Ross Track. You could do it in reverse but you'll get a flatter warm up this way and there's better parking too.

Starting at Mair Park, follow the main track about 200m to the bridge, give your shoes a clean for Kauri dieback, then cross the bridge and turn left alongside the river. You'll come to an intersection about 400m from the bridge - take the Dobbie Track on the right (the left continues up river towards Whangārei Falls). It's all uphill from here - but beautiful!

When you reach the summit, continue over the other side down the Ross Track. This side of the maunga is a lot steeper than the Dobbie Track side. You'll hit a junction about 900m down - stay right. The Dundas Road exit is not too much further. There's not much to see once you get to Dundas Road - all the good stuff is behind you. Turn around and go back the way you came so that you can enjoy the scenery all over again.