10/5/2021 Whanganui to Bulls — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa
Whanganui to Bulls
Walking
Dif culty Medium
Length 62.3 km
Journey Time 2-3 days
Region Manawatū-Whanganui
Sub-Regions Rangitīkei , Whanganui
Part of Collections Te Araroa - New Zealand's Trail , Te Araroa - North Island
Track maintained by Te Araroa Trail Trust https://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/track/whanganui-to-bulls/pdfPreview 1/3 10/5/2021 Whanganui to Bulls — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa
As you come out of Whanganui, take No 2 Line Road which can be accessed by the following options:
1. Walking up Portal Street from Anzac Parade 2. Climbing the Durie Hill (355) steps to the tower at the top, or 3. Taking the Durie Hill Elevator (closed xmas day). 8am-6pm Mon-Fri. 10am-5. m Sat & Sun. $2 charge.
If you take the steps or elevator following Durie Street to Portal Street, this then carries on to N02 Line. Walk to Fordell which is approx 14km's, turn right onto Warrengate Road for approximately 4km and walk to SH3. Turn left and walk for 3km and cross the Whangaehu River Bridge. Turn right across the bridge into Whangaehu Beach Road and walk to the end. Go through the gate and carry on following the track to the beach. From Whangaehu to the Beach is approximately 8km. Turn left and walk along the beach til you get to the Turakina River (cross between markers). Check tide (https://tides.niwa.co.nz ) and cross at low tide. You will reach the beach settlement of Koitiata.
Santoft Route - 18km / 7-8hr
Head south along the beach. Look for a marker by a stream bed after approx 14km, If you get to the re lookout you have gone too far by about 1.5km, go back, do not enter the bomb range.
Then turn left and follow the blaze markings to the forest road. Follow the forest road which leads southeast for approximately 2kms until you come across Raumai Road, then walk for approximately 11km to Bulls Township.
Conditions:
Potential Hazards: Vehicles on road or track. Take extreme care on SH3, and heading into Bulls Farming operations Forestry operations Track exposed to sun, wind or cold Few water sources
https://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/track/whanganui-to-bulls/pdfPreview 2/3 10/5/2021 Whanganui to Bulls — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa How to get here
Northern Start: Whanganui Motor Boat Club ramp, Anzac Parade, Whanganui
Southern End: Junction of High Street (SH1) and SH3, Bulls
Track Elevation and Map
More information
Te Araroa Manawatū-Whanganui trail notes, including information about accommodation transport and resupplying
Page last updated: Jan 5, 2021, 2:23 PM
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