The track starts at the Whangarei District Council reserve, by the cave's entrance, off Waipū Caves Road. There is a large flat area suitable for picnics and a Whangārei District Council administered public toilet at this point.

Note: this track does not lead to Waipū Caves. The entrance to the caves is directly across the Council Reserve before the track starts.

Look across the large flat grassed area for the orange post, which indicates the start of the track. Cross the large concrete culvert and start climbing your way out of the Waipū Caves valley.

The track passes through the Waipū Caves Scenic Reserve; after meandering among karst limestone formations it climbs up steeply, across areas of open grass and regenerating bush, before ending at a gate through to private farmland.

The track ends on the ridgeline where you will be rewarded with panoramic views right across the Whangārei Harbour to Bream Head and out to the Hen and Chicken Islands.

You must return back the same way.

The Waipū Caves track is located off State Highway One, on Waipū Caves Road, south of Whangārei near Waipū. To reach Waipū Caves Road from SH1 take either Shoemaker Road, from Waipū or Springfield Road from the north.

• The caves can be prone to flash flooding - check the weather forecast before you visit.
• Bring a torch and wear suitable footwear. The caves are wet and slippery inside.
• The inner cave area is suitable for experienced cavers only. 
• Sinkholes are a common feature of karst landscapes.
• Stay on the track and closely supervise small children.
• Although classed as a Walking Track, the track is not always well formed.
• The track is wet, muddy and slippery at times. 
• It is suitable for people of most ages and fitness levels.