Kauaeranga Valley walking tracks
Walking track
Getting there
The Kauaeranga Valley is east of Thames on the Coromandel Peninsula.
About the area
The Kauaeranga Valley has many campgrounds nestled beside the Kauaeranga River, which flows down from the Coromandel Ranges through the valley. The valley has a choice of walks, swimming spots and historic relics from kauri logging days.
Description
Billygoat Landing Walk
Time: 20 mins return from roadend carpark
Follow the Kauri Trail for about 5 mins before turning onto the Billygoat Landing Walk just after the swing bridge. There is a good view of the falls and the cliffs of the Billygoat basin.
Catleys Track
Time: 45 min one way
Cross the main Kauaeranga River at the Tarawaere swingbridge and walk along river flats and through regenerating forest. The track finishes on the opposite side of the river from Catleys campground.
Wainora Kauri
Time: 2 - 3 hr return
Leave from the Wainora campground and cross the Wainora stream several times before climbing a spur that heads towards Table Mountain. The smaller kauri stands right beside the track; you'll find the larger tree 10 minutes further up, signposted 20 metres to the right of the track.
Places to stay
A popular and spacious campsite in the Kauaeranga Valley, 6 km north of the visitor centre.
Camp on the river banks, 6 km north of Kauaeranga visitor centre.
Camp river side in the Kauaeranga Valley. 3 km north of visitor centre. Mountainbiking tracks start here.
This is a standard campsite in the Kauaeranga Valley, Hauraki area.
Camp river-side approx. 15km along Kauaeranga Valley Rd.
This is a standard campsite in the Kauaeranga Valley, Hauraki area.
This is a standard campsite in the Kauaeranga Valley, Hauraki area.
This is a standard campsite in the Kauaeranga Valley, Hauraki area.
Plan and prepare
What to expect on a walking track:
- Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day
- Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy
- Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities
- Clearly sign posted. Stream and river crossings are bridged
- Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required
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