Far North Cycleway
Northland, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Northland, New Zealand. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 105.5 mi (169.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,245 ft (1,294 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr 5 min
- High point
- 666 ft (203 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Kohukohu war memorial gates 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from start
- Shelter 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Herekino war memorial 30.1 mi (48.4 km) from start
- Peak: Pah 33.7 mi (54.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Patuwahine Pā 39.1 mi (62.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Ninety Mile Beach (Access by car) 60.9 mi (98 km) from start
- Beach: Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē / Ninety Mile Beach 64.9 mi (104.4 km) from start
- Shelter 93.8 mi (150.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Te Paki Dunes 93.8 mi (151 km) from start
- Visitor center: i-SITE 96 mi (154.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 98.8 mi (159.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 99 mi (159.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Otangawhiti 104.4 mi (168.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 105.2 mi (169.4 km) from start
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Questions about Far North Cycleway
How long is Far North Cycleway?
Far North Cycleway is 105.5 mi (169.8 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 5 min. It climbs 4,245 ft (1,294 m) in total, up to a high point of 666 ft (203 m).
How hard is Far North Cycleway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Far North Cycleway?
Parking at the start, Free. 13 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Far North Cycleway?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 1.4 mi (2.3 km), 3.8 mi (6.2 km), 19.1 mi (30.7 km).
Is Far North Cycleway shaded?
Mostly exposed (16% under trees).
What can you do on Far North Cycleway?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Far North Cycleway?
A New Era Cafe, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Rawene Foodmarket, 0 mi (0 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Far North Cycleway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap