Duration
3 Days
Day 1: Water Taxi to Totaranui & Walk to Awaroa Glamping:
Totaranui to Goat Bay:
- Take a water taxi to Totaranui and walk up to the Department of Conservation office.
- Turn left and walk 1 km along the road to the start of the track.
- Before climbing, stop at Skinner Point for stunning views to the north and south.
- Begin the switchbacks, which take around 20-25 minutes to reach the top of the hill, then descend into Goat Bay.
Goat Bay to Awaroa Inlet:
- Continue along the beach at Goat Bay, then rejoin the track to reach Waiharakeke Bay.
- From there, continue to the Awaroa Inlet. Remember, the inlet must be crossed within two hours on either side of low tide.
- Cross the inlet to the hut using the orange markers as the guide.
- From the hut follow the black dotted lines on the map below which will take you to the grouping of houses, continuing using the orange markers as a guide. Follow these into the small inlet which then connects to the track.
- From here find the Awaoroa Glamping signs that take you through the airstrip (see below).
Arrival at Awaroa Glamping:
- Glamping is on the hillside on the right.
Day 2: Walk to Onetahuti Beach & Kayak:
Awaroa to Onetahuti Beach:
- Start your day by walking back toward Awaroa Lodge, then take the Skywalk Track.
- This will lead you to the main track, and at the top of the saddle, enjoy the views before descending to Onetahuti Beach.
- Cross the bridge and walk the length of the beach.
Remote Marine Reserve Kayak trip:
- Your guide will meet you at the south end of Onetahuti Beach at 9.30am for your kayak trip.
- Your camping gear will be waiting for you at the end of the day at Anchorage.
Day 3: Unguided kayak Anchorage to Marahau
- Leave your camping gear at Anchorage by 9.15am at the green Anchorage Bay sign. You do not have to wait with your bags.
- Spend the day kayaking unguided back to Marahau.
Adele Island Bird Sanctuary
Adele Island / Motuareronui is a predator free sanctuary and home to species such as the South Island Robin/Toutouwai (pictured) and Saddleback/Tieke.
NZ Fur Seal/Kekeno
NZ fur seals Kekeno can be found at the northern end of the island.
Astrolabe
Paddle the sheltered waters of the Astrolabe exploring 12 beautiful beaches, caves, rocky outcrops and islands.
No rental kayaking past this point (Shag Harbour)
Hug the coastline and paddle through caves and rocky outcrops on a high tide.
