Urupukapuka Island Walk
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This walk around Urupukupuka Island features great views - it's suitable for older children.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
The complete Urupukapuka Island Walk (5 hr) is designed in a clockwise direction, and may be joined at most of the larger bays.
This track generally follows the outer edge of the island passing various archaeological features. It goes through native and regenerating bush, along beaches and beside steep cliffs.
The Whangapau Point Pā Track is closed due to a slip.
Getting there
The track can be best joined from Otehei, Urupukapuka, Cable, Indico and Oneura/Paradise Bays.
Know before you go
The reserve is part of the Bay of Islands Maritime and Historic Park.
- Walks in this area can include sections near steep cliffs. Supervise children when near cliffs and keep on the track at all times.
- Bay of Islands Maritime and Historic Park bylaws apply.
- Rubbish is not collected – take your rubbish with you. There may be rubbish facilities during summer.
- Camping in the Bay of Islands is only available on Urupukapuka Island.
This reserve is within Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands) Marine Mammal Sanctuary.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track