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| 309 Kauri Grove |  |
| 309 Road, Coromandel Town | |
| At 7.9km along the 309 Road, the Kauri Grove is a wonderful place to visit. This spectacular group of Kauri trees feature 13 massive specimens and twin Kauri all viewed up close and personal. The 10 minute easy walking track starts on the opposite side of the road at the car park. It takes you through lush forest to the Kauri trees on a well formed gravel track with footbridges and board walks around the trees and in places along the track. Highly recommended. Approx 15 minutes return |
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| Castle Rock |
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| 309 Road, Coromandel Town | |
| Castle Rock is located approx 9km south east of Coromandel Town. Castle Rock is the core of an old volcano that rises above the bush on the backbone of the Peninsula. Just past the Waterworks, turn left onto Castle Rock Road, drive a further 2.6kms to the foot of the mountain. A wooden sign on the right hand side of the road marks the track. This walk is steep in places and becomes very steep near the summit. Care is needed in wet & windy conditions. You are rewarded with fantastic views. Please Note:This is a forestry road and if logging activities are being carried out, vehicle access to the track may be restricted. Approx 2hrs return |
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| Fantail Bay |  |
| Fantail Bay, Northern Coromandel | |
| This tramping track is from the Fantail Bay DOC campground under the pohutukawa trees. The track climbs up to the bush line, providing outstanding views along the coast. Approx 1hr return |
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| Kaipawa Trig |  |
| Kennedy Bay Road, Coromandel Town | |
| Access this tramping track from Kennedy Bay Road summit (opposite Tokatea Lookout) up a steep track past a relay station. Or from Whangapoua Road (SH 25) via an old benched mining road and vehicle track. The track takes you through regenerating native bush with the trig situated halfway between the two roads. Spectacular views over Coromandel coastline and Hauraki Gulf. Approx 3hrs return |
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| Matamataharakeke |  |
| Waikawau Bay, Northern Coromandel | |
| This walking track begins opposite the DOC Waikawau Camp Manager’s house at the top of the pump paddock, over a stile next to the Matamataharakeke Stream. The track is part of the original Waikawau to Kennedy Bay route used by gold miners and loggers. It goes up the main ridge past a series of lookouts giving views over bush covered hills to coast and islands. Approx 3hrs return |
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| New Chums Beach | |
| Whangapoua Beach | |
| The walk from the northern end of Whangapoua Beach follows the rocky foreshore around the headland. Here you will see a track that takes you over the saddle and down into New Chums Beach through a beautiful grove of nikau and pohutukawa. Enjoy a walk along the secluded white sandy beach. Approx 1hr return |
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| Opera Point | |
| Whangapoua Beach | |
| At the entrance to Whangapoua beside the estuary, the walking track follows an old tramway from the car park to a pleasant beach and the site of Craig’s sawmill built 1862. The Ruakawa pa site on the reserve offers excellent coastal views. Approx 30 minutes return |
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| Papa Aroha | |
| Papa Aroha, Northern Coromandel | |
| This short walk adjoining the Papa Aroha Holiday Park , north of Coromandel Town, meanders through coastal forest of puriri, kohekohe and pohutukawa and provides access to an attractive beach. Approx 40 minutes return |
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| Stony Bay |  |
| Stony Bay, Northern Coromandel | |
| This is a track to remote fishing spots. It is signposted on the roadside into Stony Bay. The track is through regenerating bush and can be overgrown. At low tide, it is possible to scramble round the rocks back to Stony Bay. Approx 2hrs return |
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| Taumatawahine | |
| Rings Road, Coromandel Town | |
| This walk begins just after Frederick Street. This 600-metre, predominantly ponga bush walk comes out on Main Street and links back to Rings Road via a footpath. Approx 20 minutes return |
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| Tokatea Lookout | |
| Kennedy Bay Road, Coromandel Town | |
| From the summit of the Kennedy Bay Road, a short steep tramping track takes you to a lookout with views over the Coromandel landscape. The site was used for marine surveillance during WW II. An on-site map of the area names many landmarks and off-shore islands. Please Note:Keep to the marked track as there are old mine shafts in the area. Approx 30 minutes return |
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| Waiau Summit Track | |
| 309 Road, Coromandel Town | |
| This tramping track branches off the walk to the 309 Kauri Grove and follows an old coach road over the range and back down to the 309 Road at Mahikarau. Walk back along the road to the car park. Approx 4hrs return |
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| Waiau Waterfall |  |
| 309 Road, Coromandel Town | |
| At 7.3kms along the 309 Road the “Waiau Waterfalls” crash over a rock face to a pristine pool below. The falls are surrounded by a beautiful bush glade. This is an attractive spot where you can swim under the falls, just beside the road. It is an easy walk from the car park. Approx 10 minutes return |
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| Whangapoua Summit Lookout |  |
| SH 25, Coromandel Town | |
| From Coromandel Town, drive towards Whitianga on SH25, at the summit of Whangapoua Hill is where the walk begins – there is a parking area. It is a short walk (up some steps) to the lookout. The views of Coromandel Town to the west and to Whangapoua Harbour and Matarangi to the east are stunning. Approx 2 minutes |
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355 Kapanga Rd, Coromandel Town. Ph. 07 866 8598, email