Tapeka Point track is a 20-minute but excellent walk from Du Fresne Place to the 80-metre high tip of Tapeka Point. You can park at the base of the track or nearby Rocky Bay Reserve or Tapeka Point Beach.
The walk starts with a steep climb and follows the often sharp undulating ridge, with a final sharp climb to the peak. The views are superb for most of the walk—west over Fraser Rock and east over Rocky Bay. From the grassed top, there is a nearly 360-degree view of the Bay of Islands. There are cliffs around the top and steep drops at various points on the track, so take care of small children and avoid bad weather.
Historically, the point was the location of the Tapeka pā. You will see signs of past habitation as you hike up and follow the ridge, especially the defensive ditches. The point was also known as Lovers Leap. The name arose from a Māori story of two lovers who, unable to get married, decided to jump off the top.
