Trails: A loop track starts from Taharoa Domain and Kai Iwi Lakes information office car park ( Pine Beach Camp Ground ). Optional extra two small loops around Lake Kai Iwi and Lake Waikare.
Car Park: -35.809258, 173.662551 About 40 minutes drive from Dargaville.
Public Toilet: Yes
Weather: Check Weather before you go!
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Max elevation: 87 m
Min elevation: 75 m
Total climbing: 222 m
Total descent: -216 m
Average speed: 5.23 km/h
Total time: 02:17:02
Difficulty Rating: 1.10 – E
The “Total Time” is my time in December which includes photo shooting time. That day was fine and the track was good. If you were stuck or sunk into bog before Western Bight, you may be off track and need return back to find the track. If you slow down to average 3km/h plus 30 min stop then the total time will be around 3:30hrs.
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Lake Taharoa Domain and Kai Iwi Lakes