Motutara Recreation Reserve Walk
DOC track · Northland
Motutara Recreation Reserve Walk is a 1.7 km DOC walk in Northland with 53 m of climbing and a high point of 55 m.
The Motutara Recreation Reserve lies halfway between Russell and Whangārei. At the reserve you’ll find several small beaches and some good fishing and diving spots.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 40 min return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 53 m |
| Elevation loss | 24 m |
| Highest point | 55 m |
| Lowest point | 8 m |
| Region | Northland |
| Start | -35.50819, 174.46749 |
| End | -35.51668, 174.47722 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite (1.8 km from the track)
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Puriri Track (8.0 km away)
- Tohumoana Lookout Track (8.1 km away)
- Peninsula Loop Walk (8.2 km away)
- Morepork Track (8.7 km away)
- Paparahi Reserve Access Track (10.0 km away)
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