Tarawaere to Billygoat Link Track
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga Valley in the Coromandel region
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Introduction
This link track can be joined with either Billygoat Walk or Tarawaere Track to form either a short or long loop experience.Dog access
Beyond Tarawaere Dam the track follows an old packhorse trail and climbs to a ridge at 500 metres. This track is steep in places and can be slippery in wet conditions. It joins the Billygoat Walk near the remains of the Long Trestle. Follow the track back past the short trestles to the Kauaeranga River to complete a circuit.
The Kauaeranga Valley is east of Thames on the Coromandel Peninsula.
No heavy vehicles over 6,000 kg (class 2) can travel beyond Hotoritori Campsite on the Kauaeranga Valley Road due to road damage.
Thefts from vehicles
Isolated carparks are prone to theft. Don't leave any valuables in your vehicle. A bag storage facility is available at the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre.
Contacts
| Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 7 867 9080 |
| kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |