Wentworth Valley walks
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Wentworth Valley in the Coromandel region
Introduction
Walk to the beautiful Wentworth Falls or to views of two mine shafts.Highlights
Topographic map warning
Topo50 maps show tracks that have been permanently closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease.
Walking and tramping
Easiest: Short walkEasy: Walking track
Dog access
Wentworth Falls Walks
Track category: Walking track
Time: 2 hr 30 min return
Distance: 3 km
This track, from the Wentworth campsite to Wentworth Falls, follows an easy grade alongside the Wentworth River, with two bridged crossings, before climbing to a good view of the falls. The falls are in two drops of about 20 metres each. From here, a steeper tramping track leads to a basin at the top of the falls.
Experienced trampers can continue on to cross the main range (Maratoto - Wentworth Crossing).
Mines Walk
Track category: Short walk
Time: 30 min to picnic area
Distance: 1 km
This walk starts at the concrete ford at the end of Wentworth Valley Road and passes through regenerating forest beside the river. There are two mine shafts visible from the track before it drops down to the the stream opposite the picnic area. Carefully assess water levels before attempting to cross the stream.
Turn off SH25, 7 km south of Whangamata on the Coromandel Peninsula, into Wentworth Valley Road.
Stop kauri dieback and protect kauri
Kauri dieback spreads through soil.
- Scrub all soil off shoes and gear.
- Use cleaning stations.
- Always stay on the track.
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 |
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