An unofficial route atop Nikau Creek Gully that heads toward the Ōrongorongo Valley.
It is a rough, lesser-known route rather than a formal walking track, and is mostly used as a bait line or by experienced trampers and trail runners. To reach it, you first need to walk part of the main Whakanui Track, from where East Whakanui can be used to create a more demanding loop through the Whakanui and Ōrongorongo area.
The track can also be combined with the Old Whakanui Track to form another loop, or all three routes can be linked together for a longer walk.
However, like many older and unofficial bush routes, East Whakanui has little or no signage, so it is easy to lose the way if you are unfamiliar with the area.
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