Te Whara Track (Bream Head)
Te Whara (Bream Head) - volcanic sea-cliffs, WWII radar-station ruins and big Pacific views
The route
The line through Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round
Coastal sun and wind; slick when wet
Open year-round; steep and can be slippery when wet. Confirm.
On the trail
Steep coastal forest and volcanic cliffs with WWII ruins
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Moderate
Out-and-back to the summit; the full traverse
Getting there & staying
Ocean Beach to Urquharts Bay (Whangarei Heads)
Point-to-point; arrange transport at the ends
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Whangarei; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; a shuttle for the one-way traverse
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Steep slippery sections, cliff edges, heat
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.