Opera Point Walk
Located in Whangapoua & Matarangi area in the Coromandel region
Introduction
Opera Point on the Coromandel Peninsula offers a walk on an old tramway line to a pleasant beach.Track overview
500 m loop
Dog access
Dogs on a leash only
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Stop kauri dieback and protect kauri
- Kauri dieback disease is spread through soil.
- Scrub soil off shoes and gear and check it's all removed before you go.
- Use a hygiene station when you enter and leave.
- Always stay on the track.
About this track
Description
The track follows an old tramway from the car park to a pleasant beach and the site of Craig’s saw mill, built in 1862. See Historic Opera Point.
The Raukawa pā site on the reserve offers excellent coastal views.
Getting there
Off State Highway 25 near Whangapoua between Whitianga and Coromandel.
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 | |
