Walk
Smugglers Bay loop
Whangārei Heads, Northland
A coastal forest loop to a beach, with WWII gun emplacements on the way.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
An easy loop at Whangārei Heads through coastal forest, past old WWII gun emplacements and down to Smugglers Bay beach. Good for kids, with plenty to poke around at.
Good to know
- Allow extra time for the beach
- Go on a clear day for harbour-mouth views
- Getting there
- Short walk from the road end or car park; DOC lists it as 1 hr 30 min (easy).
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