Rarangi
Name |
Rarangi |
Location |
Rarangi |
Co-ordinates |
1684003 5411857 |
Alternative co-ordinates |
1687562 5417169 |
Configuration |
Linear |
Distance |
4.5 km |
Status |
Off-leash |
Grade |
Easy |
Access |
From Tuamarina, leave SH1 and take Blind Creek Road; continue onto Thomas Road to corner with Neal Road. Track continues ahead, towards beach. Alternatively, take Pembers Road from Tuamarina to Rarangi; track starts by campsite. |
Description |
This east walk starts by following a branch of the Wairau River down to the sea, then heads north between the beach and the row of small cottages and baches that make up the settlement of Rarangi. From the corner on Rarangi Road, the trail continues as a more informal path through the grass and scrub at the back of the beach. It's also worth venturing down one of the paths between the cottages onto Rarangi Beach Road, just to admire the iconic mailboxes that stand sentinel to the homes: mailbox design is clearly a local sport! |
Connecting tracks |
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Further information |