Walks of the Coromandel Region - Part 2
This is the second article, in which I continue to describe different short walks of the Coromandel Region. You can read the first article here
Mount Paku
A short walk, about 30 to 45 minutes return with last 10-15 meters of the climb being steep, but you get 360 degrees of beautiful views from the top. From the mount Paku you can see the Tairua Harbor, Tairua and Pauanui beaches, and also the islands of Castle Rock, Aldermen Islands, Mercury Islands, and Slipper and She Islands. There is a legend that says if you climb Mt Paku you will return to Tairua within seven years, so if you want to assure your return to NZ, climb the mountain! ☺
How to get there
From Tairua town center follow Manaia Road, turn right into Paku Drive, and then right into Tirinui Crescent. The start of the track is signposted from the end of the crescent.
Twin Kauri Scenic Reserve
About 10 minutes drive north of Tairua there is a 30 minute return walk through regenerating kauri forest. Twin Kauri, mark the start of the track.
Broken Hills
19 kilometers south of Tairua at Hikuai is a turnoff the right that takes visitors to a DoC area called Broken Hills, part of the Puketui Valley. Broken Hills has a number of walking tracks of varying lengths in New Zealand’s bush.
How to get there
The access to Broken Hills is via Morrisons Road, which starts from opposite the Pauanui turnoff at Prescott’s Mobil service station (19km south of Tairua and 27km north of Whangamata). After 1km, just before crossing the Tairua River, turn left onto Puketui Road, Broken Hills is 6 kilometers along the unsealed road.
Cathedral Cove
Probably the most popular walk in the Coromandel peninsula, just type “Cathedral Cove” in google and see many beautiful photos of it. From Cathedral Cove you can also access Gemstone Bay, Stingray Bay, Mare’s Leg Cove and Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve. The whole walk takes about two hours return.
How to get there
This walk is located near Hahei (small settlement). From Hahei shops take the signposted road to the lookout car park.
Te Pare Historic Reserve Walk
This walk takes you to a historic pa site (Maori fortress), which is located on a headland. From here the views are very beautiful - looking northward to Hahei Beach and Cathedral cove, and southward to rocky outcrops.
How to get there
Access to this walk is down Pa Road which is the first turn right before entering Hahei. The start of the track is signposted from the end of Pa Road.
Related posts:
- Walks of the Coromandel Region
- Walks in Hanmer Springs
- Waikato Region
- Waikanae to Paekakariki tramping track
- Easy Access Walks of the South Island of New Zealand
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