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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Enjoying Waiau Falls Image: Shellie Evans ©
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The most accessible and mature kauri stand on the Peninsula Image: Shellie Evans ©
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Mature kauri Image: Shellie Evans ©
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The ‘Siamese’ kauri which forks just above the ground Image: Shellie Evans ©
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DOC sign Image: Shellie Evans ©
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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.
Starting in Coromandel:
- Leave Coromandel heading south on Tiki Road.
- Turn left after 3.7 km onto 309 Road.
- After 7 km you come to the start of the Waiau Falls track.
Parking
Parking at Waiau Kauri Grove walk is limited. Additional parking is available at the Waiau Falls track carpark, 600 m northwest along the 309 road.
Be aware when parking at the Waiau Falls track, you will need to walk along a gravel road with blind corners to the entrance. Stay to the outside of the road, look out for vehicles and keep children close.
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 | |