Paihia School Road Track / Opua Forest Lookout — Attraction in Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community

Gorgeous bush walk in central Paihia.

Well maintained track takes you through forest and passed streams. Trail is mostly shaded but it’s a good grade so bring water! Well worth the effort for stunning views out over Waitangi, the Bay of Islands and Russell.

I was out for a workout and pushed myself and made the trek up in about 30 and down in 15.

Signs inform walkers there are kiwi in the area so no dogs on the track.

No toilet and no real parking lot, trail head is at a junction in a neighborhood. The track starts 700 metres from town so easy enough...

This is a walking tour of around1.4 km. The views from the top are stunning. Youngsters can complete this track in around 1.5 hours considering a break of 15-20mins at the top. Self doable. Don't need to book this one. Guide is not required as it's a single track and you won't get lost. Just be alert when you gets higher as the track is not too wide. It's a...

Beautiful scenic hike through the ranges, lots of wildlife and noises to be heard! Top offers a good view but shrubbery and trees have almost taken over and overhang in the beat parts to see the views. Little maintenance required at top/make the clearing more open then it would be a 5...