Our Projects and Future Vision

Our Projects and Future Vision

The Bream Bay Trail

Now that the immediate network of walking/shared use tracks around Langs Beach is largely complete, (see map above), the focus of the Wairahi Tracks Trust has widened to support the development of a ‘Bream Bay Trail’ from Marsden Cove to Mangawhai. It is a big goal, but the outcome will boost tourism and provide multiple exciting opportunities for recreational walking and cycling. As an example, the owner of Te Waorahi, a 190ha block on the ridgeline behind Langs beach ( see on map above) has become part of the Trust and has extensive plans for the development of mountain bike trails and the restoration of his land. Track building work in this area will be linked with the Te Araroa trail which runs through the property.

Section 1: Marsden Cove to Ruakaka is a Shared User Path for walkers and cyclists from Marsden Cove to the centre of Ruakaka. About a kilometre of concrete formed pathway has been laid following a blessing ceremony led by Patuharakeke, the local community group driving this project along with the Whangarei District Council.

Section 2: Ruakaka to Waipu. Wairahi Tracks Trust is part of very early discussion and planning for this section. It covers Uretiti and the sand dunes pipeline. There is a rough track already in place here.

Section 3: Waipu to Waipu Cove (See Waipu Cove Trail on map above ). Work on this section has been led from its inception by the Waipu Cycle and Walkway Trust, a local community group. This has involved years of concerted fundraising efforts. This section of the trail is nearly complete. Click the link at the top of the page to find out more.

Section 4: Waipu Cove to Langs Beach. This project is at an early stage. Discussion and investigation is underway on a proposal to build a bridge over the stream at the far end of Waipu Cove. (Periwaka). This will allow better access at all tides to the Waipu Coastal Walkway and the possibility of a shared user path to Lang’s Beach.

Section 5: Langs Beach to Bream Tail Rd. ( See Langs to Bream Tail path on the map above.) This Shared User Path was developed in 2024 by the Wairahi Tracks Trust with generous fundraising from the community. At Bream Tail Rd the path links to Te Waorahi and the Mangawhai Cliffs Walk. This section of trail is complete. Click the link at the top of the page to find out more.

Section 6: Bream Tail Rd to Mangawhai. Serious planning and discussion for this Shared User Path has been underway for some time. The topography of the Mangawhai gorge naturally presents a challenge but progress is being made.