- Driving by car from Auckland to Opua/Paihia - approximately 3 hours - direct along East Coast to Opua at the start of the track
- Alternatively you can take the less-travelled Kauri Coast route via the Hokianga on the way there or back
- Book a coach - about 5 hours to Opua
- Fly – flight time 45minutes - Auckland to Kerikeri Airport
- Distance from Kerikeri airport to Cycle Trail Towns
- 27km from Kaikohe
- 16km from Okaihau
- 23km from Paihia
- 28km to Opua
- 39km to Horeke
Options To Base Yourself
- There are several places you can base yourself
- You can base yourself in Kaikohe which is the highest point and you cycle down to the coast each way
- There is accommodation along the trail or you can base yourself in one of busier towns like Paihia where there is plenty of accommodation
- If travelling in a large group there is the option of marae stays