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Hiking

The Coromandel offers a large selection of spectacular walks  and hikes that allow you to enjoy the lush forests, awesome vistas and unique flora and fauna in the region.

The Pinnacles

Description: This is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Coromandel Range. Plan to hike a full day to enjoy the magnificient vistas and our native bush.

 

Time from Te Puru: 45 min by car to the start of the trail

 

Tip: Take food and drinking water. Overnight accommodation is available in the Pinnacles Hut.

Kauaeranga Valley

Description: There are many hiking trails to choose from in this beautiful valley, only a 13km drive from Thames. Nearby are swimming holes and historic relics from kauri logging days.

 

Time from Te Puru : 30 min by car

 

 

Waiomu Kauri Grove

Description: A 2hr 30min return trip, walking on an easy track with several stream crossings that will take you to a Kauri tree grove.

 

Time from Te Puru : 10 min by car

 

Tip: Waterproof shoes are advised.

Karangahape Gorge

Description: Several different walks in the area allow you to discover relics from the gold mining era, including railways and batteries. The Windows walk is recommended.

 

Time from Te Puru : 50 min by car.

Coromandel Coast

Description: Hiking along the Coromandel Coast is ideal for discovering the coastal fauna, flora and migrating birds of the Peninsula.

 

Time from Te Puru: 5 min

 

Tip: Tours are available for discovering the northern Coromandel coast.

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