Anchor Bay - Takatu Point (Tāwharanui Regional Park) [29/01/2017]
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.
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
Information point
141 ft
Informació sobre la ruta 'Ecology Trail'
Informació sobre la ruta "Ecology Trail"
Panorama
299 ft
Vista d'Anchor Bay, Flat Rock i Comets Rock
Vista d'Anchor Bay, Flat Rock i Comets Rock
Panorama
322 ft
Vista des de l'oest de l'extrem de la península
Vista des de l'oest de l'extrem de la península
Panorama
226 ft
Vista des de l'est de l'extrem de la península
Vista des de l'est de l'extrem de la península
Panorama
410 ft
Panorama
338 ft
Vista del North Channel des de la South Coast Track
Vista del North Channel des de la South Coast Track
Panorama
374 ft
Vista dels turons de la Península de Tāwharanui
Vista dels turons de la Península de Tāwharanui
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