Northland’s hidden gem

July 2015

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July 2015

Mangere Stream flows through the Pukenui Forest at a leisurely pace. Photo: Michelle Martin
Taraire Ridge and Pukenui Loop tracks, Pukenui Forest, Northland    Bordering Whangarei on its western flanks is the 1700ha Pukenui Forest, where there is a variety of walking tracks ranging from 30 minutes to five hours in duration. While there are some ups and downs, the gradient is generally modest and I regularly head there […]

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