With the purchase by the Greater Wellington Regional Council of Baring Head it is possible that in future the GHW route can be started or finished at Ōrua-pouanui /Baring Head on the Wainuiomata Road.
Note that there is no public access along the coast road (Fitzroy Bay) between lake Kohungaptera, Parangarahu Lakes to /Baring Head/Ōrua Pouanui without the permission of the two private landowners. If you require access, please contact the Park Ranger Jo Greenman at Jo.greenman@gw.govt.nz