A really nice relatively short and accessable bush walk deserving of a few more caches to encourage more people to visit.
The main Taheke track is a 3 km loop walk which will take you through areas of regenerating kauri forest. Branching off the track is a short detour to a viewing platform overlooking the Taheke Falls and the opportunity of another cache. The platform gives an impressive view downstream over the Taheke Scenic Reserve.
This reserve is located 14 km north east of Whangarei. Turn off the Whareora-Pataua North Road, cross a bridge and turn left on to Hoban Road and 1km along here, park in the DOC carpark. Access to the Taheke Reserve track is along the private road from the DOC carpark.
The start of the track used to cross the Taheke River at a concrete ford, but now you can walk across a road bridge. Sections of the track may be slippery when wet however, so please take care.
Please be aware that this reserve has many beautiful kauri and we really need to prevent the spread of kauri die-back disease. Please spray your boots on arrival and departure at the spray station by the gate.
The GPS was a bit jumpy under the canopy cover. However, the hint should make the hide location quite obvious. Enjoy your walk.