Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua Lighthouse Walk
DOC track · Northland
Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua Lighthouse Walk is a 1.0 km DOC walk in Northland with 58 m of climbing and a high point of 205 m.

Enjoy outstanding panoramic views and pay respect to a site steeped in Māori tradition on a short stroll to an iconic lighthouse – it's suitable for children and buggies. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk |
| Elevation gain | 58 m |
| Elevation loss | 8 m |
| Highest point | 205 m |
| Lowest point | 145 m |
| Region | Northland |
| Start | -34.42670, 172.67756 |
| End | -34.43219, 172.68283 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Te Paki Coastal Track (17.0 km away)
- Rarawa Beach Walk (49.8 km away)
- Karikari Bay Walk (80.0 km away)
- Maitai Bay Headland Track (80.2 km away)
- Lake Ngatu Track (83.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua Lighthouse Walk in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.