WalkHidden gem
Pouērua pā and volcano walks
Pakaraka, Northland
A volcanic cone and ancient terraced pā site with big country views.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 75 min
A scoria cone near Pakaraka with a loop track climbing past the terraced defensive pā. Views out to both coasts on a clear day, and almost nobody else around.
Good to know
- Check access on the DOC page
- Take water
- Best time
- Late afternoon
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed then short gravel
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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