Walk
Cape Brett and Hole in the Rock
Rāwhiti, Northland
A long day walk to a historic lighthouse, and a cruise to the Hole in the Rock.
- Price
- Cruise or hut fees extra
- Booking
- Best to book
- Time to allow
- 8 hours
The Cape Brett track from Rāwhiti is a tough, all-day tramp to the lighthouse on the tip of the peninsula. Most visitors see the Hole in the Rock, an arch cut through Piercy Island, on a boat trip from Paihia or Russell.
Good to know
- Book the DOC hut if staying overnight
- Check weather and the tide for boat trips
- Best time
- Dry, settled day
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Gravel road to Rāwhiti; boat from Paihia
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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