Top Things to do in Coromandel Peninsula
The 9 Best Hiking Trails in Coromandel Peninsula, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand including Cathedral Cove Walk, Pauanui Trail, Square Kauri Tree, Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk), Coromandel Coastal Walkway, Kauri Block Track, Whitianga Rock Walk, Karaka Waiotahi track, Flat Rock Trail.
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1. Cathedral Cove Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,404 reviews
Reviewed By greatwhitelion - Hobart, Australia
We parked in the car park at the entrance to Hahei and caught the shuttle bus to the start of the walk. Fantastic views from Cathedral Cove viewing deck right at the start.The walk undulates up and down through some forest and open land to Cathedral Cove with lots of great views along the way. It brings you out on the beach where you can walk through Cathedral Rock to the next lovely sandy beach. Along the way are short detours to Stingray Beach and Gemstone Bay both worthwhile.
2. Pauanui Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By RoWZN
not to be confused with the Pauanui Trail along the river ! We took the trail as recommended counterclockwise, steep sections, but completely rewarded by breathtaking views at the top ! Depending on weather conditions, sturdy shoes , hiking boots are a definitely recommended.
3. Square Kauri Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
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Reviewed By Parkertron - York, United Kingdom
Only take 2-3 minutes to walk up- nice view down into the bush from the viewing platform. Would recommend for Kauri lovers.
4. Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
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Reviewed By mgoulding2017 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Excellent hike, track is in great condition and easy to follow. We started at 8am and made it to top of pinnacles by midday. We finished at 4pm so took us 8 hours all up. The motel owner said allow 6.5-8.5 hours to complete so we came within this. phewww Its really windy at the top as its exposed and recommend hiking poles for your knees.
5. Coromandel Coastal Walkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
The Coromandel Coastal Walkway borders the northern Coromandel coastline between Stony and Fletcher Bays, following an old bridle path formed by early pioneers. It is a 10km (one way) hike that encapsulates the best scenery The Coromandel has to offer. It offers plenty of variety as it winds through regenerative native forest, farmland and rocky shoreline.
Reviewed By Acineto - Auckland Central, New Zealand
We did an overnight trip to do the Coastal Walk. We stayed in Fletcher's Bay Campground and the walk goes to the Stony Bay campgrounds, just follow the orange trail marks. The return trip took us about 6 hours at a fairly leisurely pace. I found that the walk itself was mostly easy with a light gradient. The start bit from Fletcher's Bay was quite an uphill and there was also a section near Poley Bay in the middle of the walk that had a steep downhill and uphill section. The views along the walk was very scenic. The views over the water to the various islands was really nice. There was also a lookout which had a nice view of the surrounds which included our destination, Stoney Bay. It was a bit of a climb to get to the lookout though, but it was short (about 5 minutes). The walk from Fletcher's Bay was on farmland so it was quite open. After that section, most of the walk was covered under the bush which was quite nice. The path was fairly wide, possibly due to that being a biking path too. There were also a few stops along the way between the campsites including Poley Bay and a lookout point. It was quite an enjoyable day tramp.
6. Kauri Block Track
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By NickyDtravels
Great walk to the summit and site of a Maori Pa, can't wait for the forest to be cleared of Privet and other bad plants so the natives can continue to grow through. The view from the top is second to none. Would love to learn more about the Pa site.
7. Whitianga Rock Walk
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Isabelt1369
Such beautiful views went on a nice sunny day and thought it was a very easy walk I'm a kiwi and personally found it very easy to walk and I was wearing jandals my two and a half year old also enjoyed the walk went all the way to the top holding out hands for some parts definitely wouldn't go up there in wet weather and do be careful around back bay as it's fairly slippery and some of the steps up and down need some repairing other than that loved it was a great family friendly walk wonderful place to take a picnic and sit up on the hill overlooking the amazing views ????
8. Karaka Waiotahi track
9. Flat Rock Trail
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
