Kanuka Track

Take a detour off O'Farrells Track via this bush covered trail.

Please check the Summit Road Society website(external link) for track closures and updates in the Ōhinetahi area.

Start Junction with O'Farrells Track
Finish Junction with O'Farrells Track
Distance 500m
Time 20 minutes one way
Toilets Located at Sign of the Bellbird and Governors Bay Hall
Dogs Dogs must be on a short leash
Description

This quiet track meanders through a forested Kanuka gully with a thick understorey of ferns and shrubs. It starts from and returns to O'Farrells Track.

The tracks in Ohinetahi are managed by the Summit Road Society(external link). You can find maps and more information about the area on their website. 

Walking tracks


Shared use


Connecting tracks


Closed


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Parking


bus

Bus stop


Toilets

Toilets


water fountain marker

Water fountains


 
Accessible tracks


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Challenging feature


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Entry and exit point


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Point of interest



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