Waiau Falls
Image: Shellie Evans | ©
Waiau Falls and Kauri Grove Lookout Walk
Located in Coromandel Town area in the Coromandel region
Introduction
Visit a popular swimming hole at Waiau Falls and view a mature kauri grove on this walk.Image gallery
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The most accessible and mature kauri stand on the Peninsula
The most accessible and mature kauri stand on the Peninsula
...Image: Shellie Evans ©
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The ‘Siamese’ kauri which forks just above the ground
The ‘Siamese’ kauri which forks just above the ground
...Image: Shellie Evans ©
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Track overview
500 m
Dog access
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Help stop kauri dieback
Kauri dieback disease is killing our native kauri. It spreads by soil movement, but you can help prevent it.
- Stay away from kauri tree roots.
- Clean your footwear and gear before and after visiting kauri forest.
About this track
Description
Waiau Falls
Waiau Falls can be viewed from the roadside 7 km along the 309 Road. Beautiful native bush surrounds the falls and its popular swimming hole.
Kauri Grove Lookout Walk
Another 1 km up the road, a walking track takes you to the most accessible and mature kauri stand on the Peninsula. The grove contains a ‘siamese’ kauri which forks just above the ground.
Getting there
Access is via the 309 Road.
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 | |
| Hauraki Office | |
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9180 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | thames@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
3/366 Ngati Maru Highway (SH25) Thames 3500 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 343 Thames 3540 |
| Full office details | |