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.
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 |
| Full office details | |