Located in Coromandel Town area in the Coromandel region
Enjoying Waiau Falls Image: Shellie Evans ©
The most accessible and mature kauri stand on the Peninsula Image: Shellie Evans ©
Mature kauri Image: Shellie Evans ©
The ‘Siamese’ kauri which forks just above the ground Image: Shellie Evans ©
DOC sign Image: Shellie Evans ©
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.
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:
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.
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 |