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Location & access
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route. Check the official route directions before travel.
Official location informationLocation source
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route.
Reference point: -36.66630, 174.72605. WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
DOC Maps walking and tramping reference point (WGS84), exact official-page GUID / Department of Conservation. Checked 2026-10-12.
Key facts
- Distance
- Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
- Walking time
- Not specified in the checked DOC directory
- Track grade
- Easy
- Location
- Ōkura Bush Scenic Reserve
- Dog access
- No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026. Rules and conditions are set by Department of Conservation — confirm with them before you go.
Route overview
Ōkura Bush Walkway is closed from the south end, between Haigh Road entrance and Karepiro Bay. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
This DOC directory entry covers Ōkura Bush Walkway in Auckland, within Ōkura Bush Scenic Reserve. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.
Distance, time and grade
- Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
- Walking time: Not specified in the checked DOC directory
- DOC grade: Easy
Access and alerts
Source checked 2026-10-08. This page is a dated snapshot, not a live track-status report. Check current DOC route information immediately before travelling. An absence of listed alerts does not establish that a route is open.
- Okura Bush Walkway closure; First published on 13 July 2023. Last reviewed on 8 July 2026.
Dog access
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Description
This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Haigh Road entrance to Karepiro Bay
This section is accessed from the southern entrance. It is closed.
Stillwater to Karepiro Bay (Dacre Cottage)
This section is accessed from the northern entrance. It is open and is managed by Auckland Council.
Getting there
The northern entrance at Stillwater can be accessed from Duck Creek Rd, off Spur Rd which runs off East Coast Rd. Stillwater is 35.5 km from downtown Auckland.
Know before you go
The track adjoins the Long Bay - Okura Marine Reserve (restrictions apply).
Sections of the track may become slippery after periods of rain. Keep to the track when crossing private farmland, and take care around stock. Leave gates as you find them.
Karepiro Bay and Stillwater are fragile areas, with New Zealand dotterel and oystercatcher populations. People pose a threat to these shorebirds by disturbing nesting birds - birds will not return to incubate their nests until you have gone and eggs can overheat or become chilled quickly. Stick to the track and stay well away from birds during their nesting season (from about mid-September on). Take care when you walk on the beach to avoid crushing their well-camouflaged eggs.
Dogs are not permitted on the tracks because of the threat they pose to stock and wildlife, with the exception of certified assistance dogs.
Sources and reuse
Route descriptions and practical information reproduced from the Department of Conservation, Crown copyright, under CC BY 4.0, subject to DOC's copyright policy. Formatting has been adapted, including flattening page sections; follow the original DOC page for maps, section-specific layout, current notices and linked documents. Outdoor Next is independent and is not endorsed by DOC.
The accompanying photograph is a licensed general hiking illustration, not a photograph of this route.
