Tracks

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Hokianga Harbour - Kai Iwi Lakes
Hokianga Harbour - Kai Iwi Lakes
Track 3 – 5 days. Medium. One way.
An unmarked beach route between the Kai Iwi Lakes near Dargaville and South Head at Hokianga Harbour.
Kai Iwi Lakes
Kai Iwi Lakes
Track 1 day. Easy. Return via same track.
Dune lakes, farmland, coastal beaches and volcanic cliffs.

Track grades

Easy
Unusually smooth, well-marked track, easy gradients. Up to about 4 hours per day.
Easy-medium
Typical lowland track. Generally easy walking and well marked. Ascents of up to 1000m. Some easy river crossings, unmarked travel along rivers.
Medium
Typical tops track. Experienced trampers only. Rough, muddy and poorly marked or unmarked. Ascents of up to 2000m. River crossings, open tops, passes. Up to about 8 hours per day.
Medium-hard
Navigation and snow skills (use of ice axe and crampons) required. Glaciers, exposure to falls.
Hard
Rough or non-existent tracks. Following ridges, bush spurs, and rivers. Steep ascents, arduous travel, hazardous conditions, snow and navigation skills essential.