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Anchor Bay - Takatu Point (Tāwharanui Regional Park) [29/01/2017]

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Distance
6.91 mi
Elevation gain
1,270 ft
Technical difficulty
Easy
Elevation loss
1,270 ft
Max elevation
423 ft
TrailRank 
68
Min elevation
95 ft
Trail type
Loop
Time
3 hours 54 minutes
Coordinates
1013
Uploaded
January 30, 2017
Recorded
January 2017
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near Tawharanui, Auckland (New Zealand)

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Route from Anchor Bay to Takatu Point, in the Tāwharanui Regional Park (Tāwharanui Peninsula), passing through the Anchor Bay picnic area and the North Coast Track at the outset, and along the Māori Bay and South Coast Track on the way back.
It starts at the ample parking lot near Anchor Bay (small asphalted parking lot, more spacious park-enabled grass areas), and you can get to the picnic and recreation area next to Anchor Bay , where there are many shaded areas thanks to the trees. The same area has public toilets, and information about the Tāwharanui Regional Park, such as wildlife, the marine reserve, or the available routes (such as the Ecology Trail). Passing the beach, the North Coast Track begins that reaches almost to the extreme of the peninsula; On the way you can see cows grazing peacefully, and good views of the Anchor Bay and the rocks behind. The path continues until the intersection between the North Coast Track and the South Coast Track, where you can also take the circular path that goes to the Takatu Point Lookout and go back to the intersection again. Taking this path you can reach the west of the peninsula, where you can see a large yellow triangle structure that indicates the beginning (or end) of the Tāwharanui marine reserve, to the Takatu Point, and also to the east of the far end of the peninsula. From all three places you can see the Tea Hauturu-o-Toi (Little Barrier Island).
From here, returning to the intersection, follow the South Coast Track to start the way back. On the way you can see more cows and lambs, and a multitude of takahē, some birds that do not want to be endemic to New Zealand and are in danger of extinction. Following the path, you take a short detour towards the "Fishermans steps" to reach the Māori Bay, with a stone beach. You can also see magnificent views of the North Channel and, above all, the impressive green grass hills that populate the Tāwharanui Peninsula. Approximately one kilometer before leaving the South Coast Track, you have to be careful not to pass over a detour that goes unnoticed. The route is indicated with two photographs, the first one referring to the wrong path, and the second one is the path to take. In any case, it is possible that by taking the wrong path, the return route will be taken again. Finally, you also have to watch over when you take the path that leads to Anchor Bay again; This is a path that passes through the grass instead of the South Coast Track sand track, as shown in the first photograph indicated on the route. The second photograph shows the sign indicating the direction to Anchor Bay, which is difficult to see from the sandy road if it comes from the end of the peninsula. Once in Anchor Bay, take the same path of the first leg to get to the parking lot, the starting point.
It is a route with spectacular views, simple, and with an acceptable difference. In general, although there are not many alternative paths to be confused, the route is well signposted; Just be careful about the points indicated on the route. The Tāwharanui Peninsula is a natural paradise where a multitude of birds inhabit (even signs of rabbit traps such as poisoned carrots can be seen, in order to protect them), and where you can watch cows and lambs . A route that is rarely frequented and highly recommended.

Waypoints

PictographCar park Altitude 128 ft
Photo ofAparcament

Aparcament

Aparcament

PictographPicnic Altitude 125 ft
Photo ofZona de pícnic al costat d'Anchor Bay

Zona de pícnic al costat d'Anchor Bay

Zona de pícnic al costat d'Anchor Bay

PictographBeach Altitude 135 ft
Photo ofAnchor Bay

Anchor Bay

Anchor Bay

Photo ofInformació sobre la ruta 'Ecology Trail'

Informació sobre la ruta 'Ecology Trail'

Informació sobre la ruta "Ecology Trail"

PictographWaypoint Altitude 138 ft
Photo ofLavabos públics

Lavabos públics

Lavabos públics

PictographBeach Altitude 161 ft
Photo ofVista d'Anchor Bay des de l'est

Vista d'Anchor Bay des de l'est

Vista d'Anchor Bay des de l'est

PictographFauna Altitude 236 ft
Photo ofVaques

Vaques

Vaques

PictographPanorama Altitude 299 ft
Photo ofVista d'Anchor Bay, Flat Rock i Comets Rock

Vista d'Anchor Bay, Flat Rock i Comets Rock

Vista d'Anchor Bay, Flat Rock i Comets Rock

PictographPanorama Altitude 322 ft
Photo ofVista des de l'oest de l'extrem de la península Photo ofVista des de l'oest de l'extrem de la península Photo ofVista des de l'oest de l'extrem de la península

Vista des de l'oest de l'extrem de la península

Vista des de l'oest de l'extrem de la península

PictographPanorama Altitude 302 ft
Photo ofTakatu Point Photo ofTakatu Point

Takatu Point

Takatu Point

PictographPanorama Altitude 226 ft
Photo ofVista des de l'est de l'extrem de la península

Vista des de l'est de l'extrem de la península

Vista des de l'est de l'extrem de la península

PictographPanorama Altitude 410 ft
Photo ofVista des la intersecció entre la North Coast Track i la South Coast Track

Vista des la intersecció entre la North Coast Track i la South Coast Track

View from the intersection between the North Coast Track and the South Coast Track

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PictographFauna Altitude 223 ft
Photo ofTakahē (ocell)

Takahē (ocell)

Takahē (ocell)

PictographBeach Altitude 141 ft
Photo ofMāori Bay

Māori Bay

Māori Bay

PictographFauna Altitude 220 ft
Photo ofTakahē (ocell) vist de més a la vora

Takahē (ocell) vist de més a la vora

Takahē (ocell) vist de més a la vora

PictographPanorama Altitude 338 ft
Photo ofVista del North Channel des de la South Coast Track

Vista del North Channel des de la South Coast Track

Vista del North Channel des de la South Coast Track

PictographPanorama Altitude 374 ft
Photo ofVista dels turons de la Península de Tāwharanui

Vista dels turons de la Península de Tāwharanui

Vista dels turons de la Península de Tāwharanui

PictographIntersection Altitude 344 ft
Photo ofDesviament desapercebut Photo ofDesviament desapercebut

Desviament desapercebut

Desviament desapercebut

PictographFauna Altitude 335 ft
Photo ofVaques de més a la vora

Vaques de més a la vora

Vaques de més a la vora

PictographFauna Altitude 344 ft
Photo ofXais Photo ofXais

Xais

Xais

PictographIntersection Altitude 322 ft
Photo ofDesviament Photo ofDesviament

Desviament

Desviament

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