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Goldschmidt Walk

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1hr one way
Moderate fitness.

Track standard – tramping
From Mangawhai Heads to Cullen Street.
Dogs permitted on this track

Park at the Surf Beach car park. Look for a small sign to the left of the white rock. Climb the short steep hill to the glorious view of Cape Rodney to the Poor Knights.

At the top turn left as the track leads west down the hill to a private subdivision. Do not access the road from this point.

The view to the south over Mangawhai Estuary and dunes
The view to the south over Mangawhai Estuary and dunes

Cross the road to climb the second steep hill. Take in the next spectacular view looking south.

Continue down the hill to Pearl Street, a public street where you may exit. Cross the road to climb the third hill.

Note there is a short section of the track on a subdivisional road.

Goldschmidt Panorama walk

Re-enter the track on the left and climb the last rise to Cullen Street.

Return the same way, or take the twenty minute walk along Wintle Street back to the car park.

To access the track from Cullen Street

Ignore the private signs and drive right to the top. The last piece of seal has been put in by the developers on a public road. You can park here.  Follow the above directions in the opposite direction.

Comments

  1. Pete Morrison says

    October 20, 2021 at 5:39 pm

    Good walk thanks

    Reply
    • web2blog says

      October 20, 2021 at 7:00 pm

      glad you enjoyed it Pete!

      Reply
  2. anonymous says

    February 8, 2024 at 11:58 am

    Island selector : North Island
    North Island regions : Northland
    Location name : Goldshmidt Track – Mangawhai

    Damage Description: The entire track is over grown with grass. The type of grass that cuts your legs. It is also so dangerous as you cannot see steps or tree roots. Someone is going to have a serious fall. There is also steps coming away. This needs urgent attention. Major health and safety issue. Can urgent maintenance please be completed on this track.
    Date found damage : 05/02/2024

    Reply
    • Rosemary Neave says

      February 9, 2024 at 2:28 pm

      thanks for letting us know, will pass this onto the trackies who may be able to help

      Reply

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