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Te Patiki café will be open Thursday 12th February 2026 for the annual Māngūngū commemorations at Māngūngū Mission House.  This event is open to the public. Motukiore Rd and the Mission House property are closed to vehicles and bikes.  A free shuttle will be running from Hōreke Primary School along the road to Māngūngū.  If […]

Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail is open and available to ride. Alternate road route is still not in a safe condition for cyclists, so train is highly recommended for this section. Please book train in advance – https://bayofislandsvintagerailway.org.nz/book/  

TRAIL UPDATE 22/01/26: Trail open Kawakawa to Horeke. Temporary closure Taumarere to Kawakawa due to surface flooding probably until Saturday, unless a lot more water comes off the hills. Train users to board at Kawakawa with Bay of Islands Railway. Remainder of trail is open, but please remain aware and vigilant of hazards.

Heavy Rain Warning – Red Period: 14hrs from 9am – 11pm Wed, 21 Jan Area: Northland Forecast: Expect another 90 to 120 mm of rain on top of what has already accumulated, or possibly more in some localised areas, especially in the north and east. Peak rates 25 to 40 mm/h in localised downpours from

We are thrilled to share some significant progress and updates on the Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail project, developing a new cycle trail alongside the train in the rail corridor between Taumārere and Ōpua. Our aim is to enhance our community’s connectivity and visitor recreational opportunities.  We are pleased to announce that

The Twin Coast Cycle Trail is more than beautiful scenery, more than an easy two-day ride, and more than an environmentally friendly tourism product. It is an authentic connection between our Far North communities, a glimpse into a rich cultural history, and an introduction to some lovely people! One of those lovely people is –

The Cycle Trail Trust needs to complete some urgent maintenance work during the quieter winter months in preparation for the busier summer months. Contractors are getting ready to carry out some major maintenance in June. If you are planning a trip along the trail this month, please read on for the maintenance details so you

Work is underway to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians on the junction of Opua’s Franklin Street, English Bay Road, Oromahoe Road, and State Highway 11. A 60km/h speed limit has been introduced, as well as electronic safety signs that can be activated by cyclists and pedestrians.  Schools and the wider community are being advised

**UPDATE: Project has been slightly delayed and work is now due to start Sunday 19 November.** Works to make State Highway 11 safer for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the road between the intersections of the highway with Oromahoe Road and Franklin Street are about to start.  The works will include lowering the legal speed

29 October 2023 marks 100 years since the official opening of the Ōkaihau Railway Branch. The final stage of the link opened on October 29, 1923. A group of passionate locals from the Ōkaihau community have developed a railway-themed rest area along Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail to commemorate this significant event. The