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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: -35.21889, 173.96404. 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
- 185 m one way
- Walking time
- 5 min one way
- Track grade
- Easiest
- Location
- Kerikeri area
- 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
The short Pā Road Walk links Pā Road to the Kerikeri Basin. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
This DOC directory entry covers Pā Road Walk in Northland, within Kerikeri area. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.
Distance, time and grade
- Distance: 185 m one way
- Walking time: 5 min one way
- DOC grade: Easiest
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.
Dog access
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Description
This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
This short walk takes you from the Kororipo Scenic Reserve down to the head of the Wairoa Stream.
The track leads you through a mix of mainly regenerating scrub and tall exotic gums. It ends at the Kerikeri River where a bridge connects to a short Far North District Council track and the continuation of the Te Araroa trail.
Getting there
The Pā Road Walk can be reached from the Kerikeri Basin on Kerikeri Road. Access is across the carpark from the Stone Store, or from the St James Church lower carpark. Once on top of the Kororipo Pa head south along the Pa Road Walk.
Know before you go
Dogs are not permitted on the walking tracks in the Kerikeri Basin due to the risk they pose to kiwi and other wildlife.
There is a parking and picnicking area on the northern side of the footbridge over the Kerikeri River. You can also leave your car at the St James lower carpark.
Before leaving for your walk, make sure your vehicle is locked and any valuables out of sight.
History and culture
This area is rich in historical significance and was a popular watering spot during pre-European times.
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.
