10 October 2026
Cloudy with the odd shower, then rain developing this evening, possibly heavy. Northeasterlies.
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Northern Tangihua Track
The Northern Track links up with other tracks in the Tangihua Forest.
Distance
6.3 km
Walking time
2 - 3 hr one way
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Allowed — check local rules
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Northland forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Mainly fine with showers before dawn, possibly heavy. Turning partly cloudy in the afternoon with the chance of a shower. Northwesterlies.
12 October 2026
Cloud clearing and becoming fine in the morning. Northerlies, turning westerly before dawn.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with showers in the afternoon. Westerlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Isolated showers, with increasing cloudy periods. Northwesterlies.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Northern Tangihua Track
The Northern Track starts at the intersection of the Te Haua Uru Track and Tangihua Main Ridge T rack . It heads north to the Tangihua Hut . If you continue on from the hut, you will reach Tangihua Road, which will take approximately 1.5 hours (landowner permission must be gained).
Kauri protection guide
Clean your footwear, tyres and equipment before and after visiting our kauri forests. If you are walking your dog, you should also make sure you clean their paws. Use cleaning stations every time you pass one while you are walking in a park. Stay on the tracks and keep off kauri roots. Stay away from closed tracks. Don't remove soil from, or bring soil into, areas with kauri trees.
Getting there for Northern Tangihua Track
The Northern Track is located in the Tangihua Forest which is found halfway between Whangārei on Northland’s east coast and Dargaville on the west coast. Access to the Northern Track is via the Te Haua Uru Track or Main Ridge Track . The route to the DOC hut takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours from the junction. Access into Tangihua Forest is from Omana Road. The Omana Road Tangihua access car park has parking for 15 cars. You will need to walk 30 minutes along a formed road to the bush line. From here, it is another 15 minutes until you reach Tangihua Lions Lodge, a good orientation point for tracks and walks in the forest. Use this location on Google Maps to help find your way there. The land between Tangihua Forest and Tangihua Road is private land. You must get permission to cross over private land. Contact 0800 ASK DOC ( 0800 275 362 ) to get the landowner's details. No dogs or firearms are allowed on this private property.
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . We recommend trying these online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel
Dog access for Northern Tangihua Track
Dogs with a DOC permit for recreational hunting or management purposes only.
Before you walk Northern Tangihua Track
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.