There are three walks that wind their way up to (or start at) the summit of Mt Parihaka. Mt Parihaka is the mountain prominently seen in the Whangarei skyline, offering amazing views of the city and harbour. Take either the Hokianga/Dobbie Track (50-minutes one-way) and Drummond Track (40-minutes one-way) from Mair Park or from the summit car park. Alternatively, take the 40-minute Ross Track from Dundas Road. All these tracks are grade 3 bike trails too.

Location: Drive to the summit via Memorial Drive. The Hokianga/Dobbie Track and Drummond Track to the summit starts from Mair Park. The Ross Track starts from Dundas Road.