Cape Brett Lighthouse (Bay of Islands) Traditional Cache
Cape Brett Lighthouse (Bay of Islands)
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What a spectacular walk today! We parked at Rawhiti, walked out from Oke Bay, and caught a water taxi back to Rawhiti. We took 8 hours to walk and enjoy the walk! The taxi we arranged with the Information Centre on the Russell wharf. From the water taxi, it was good to see where we had walked, and why we were sore!!! WELL WORTH THE PAIN THOUGH!
Alert/Important notice The water tank at Cape Brett is empty at present - you need to carry your water in. Track category Tramping track Time: 8 hr Distance: 16.3 km one way Description View of Cape Brett Cape Brett Track traverses through native and regenerating bush. The track runs along the ridge through Maori-owned land before reaching conservation land at Deep Water Cove - Manawahuna for the last 6 km of the track. You can take a side-track (1 hr return) down to Deep Water Cove, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim and snorkel. From the forested ridges, you can take in spectacular coastal scenery. Towards the Cape, walking alongside the dramatic cliff-face, you can see abundant fish and bird life below - often dolphins and seals will come close to shore. From Deep Water Cove onwards, the track gets more challenging and becomes quite exposed with steep drop-offs to the sea below. Although it is not that far to the lighthouse, it will take you about 2-3 hours, and can be quite tiring. The effort is rewarded with outstanding views of the outer Bay of Islands, north to the Cavalli Islands and south to Whangaruru and beyond to the Poor Knights Islands. Along the track, you will come across an electric fence crossing the width of the peninsula. This was constructed in 1995 to reduce the impact of possums on the coastal bush. Please ensure the gate is closed. 10,000 Steps Northland This track equates to approximately 26,666 steps. Getting there Cape Brett is located in the Bay of Islands, 26 km north-east of Russell, and can be accessed by land or sea. By land: the track begins from Oke Bay, Rawhiti, 26 km from Russell or can be joined from the Whangamumu Track. By sea: for those people wanting access to the reserve by sea, landings can be made at either Deep Water Cove or at Cape Brett Landing. Calm conditions are necessary to get ashore at Cape Brett landing. In adverse wind conditions, you can still come ashore at Deep Water Cove, except in south-westerly winds. From there it is a 2.5 hours walk to the Cape Brett hut. Secure parking is available at Hartwells, Kaimarama Bay, end of Rawhiti Road, for a small fee. A water taxi is available from Russell and Paihia.
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