WalkHidden gem
Whangamumu Harbour
Russell (Whangamumu), Northland
An easy forest and beach walk to a historic whaling harbour.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
An easy walk through forest and out to the beach at Whangamumu Harbour, site of a former whaling station. It's remote-feeling but only an hour in total.
Good to know
- Take swimming gear on a warm day
- Getting there
- Short walk from the road end or car park; DOC lists it as 1 hr (easy).
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