The Mangamuka Tramping Track takes you through scenic Raetea Forest, a track made for the adventurous at heart. This track takes approximately 9-10 hours to complete, and the terrain is varied. Beginning at SH1, for the first 2 hours, the track steadily climbs through pristine podocarp forest, surrounded by trees draped with moss. The track varies along an undulating saddle, which can be muddy in places, and offers good views to the west coast and the north. For the last 2 hours, the track winds downhill, through bush and onto the old Takahue Saddle Road. The Mangamuka Tramping Track is located south of Kaitaia. You can access the track from SH1, at the Mangamuka Gorge summit, or on State Highway 12, 12 km west of Kaitaia, off Takahue Saddle Road.