Crossing the main Kauaeranga River at the Tarawaere swingbridge
Image: Kathrin Marks | Creative Commons
Kauaeranga Valley walking tracks
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga Valley in the Coromandel region
Introduction
Catleys Track and Cookson Kauri Walk are two of the walking tracks in the Kauaeranga Valley.Highlights
Topographic map warning
Topo50 maps show tracks that have been permanently closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease.
Check the Kauaeranga valley map (PDF, 2,321K) for open tracks. Only open tracks are shown on this map.
Track overview
Walking and tramping
Easy: Walking trackDog access
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Stop kauri dieback and protect kauri
- Kauri dieback disease is spread through soil.
- Scrub soil off shoes and gear and check it's all removed before you go.
- Use a hygiene station when you enter and leave.
- Always stay on the track.
About this track
Description
There are a number of walking tracks in the Valley to choose from.
Catleys Track
Time: 45 min/1.4 km one way
Ford the main Kauaeranga River and walk along river flats and through regenerating forest. The walking track finishes on the opposite side of the river from Catleys Campsite. Carefully assess the river conditions before attempting a crossing.
Cookson Kauri Walk
Time: 2 - 3 hr/6 km return
Leave from the Wainora Campsite along a well-graded metalled track, with steps and bridges across the Wainora Stream. There are attractive water vistas for most of the way. A metalled side track takes you to the magnificent Cookson kauri.
Return to the campsite by the same track.
Getting there
The Kauaeranga Valley is east of Thames on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Contacts
| Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 343 Thames 3540 |
| Full office details | |
