11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, clearing to fine in the morning, then cloud and the odd shower developing at night. Northwesterlies.
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Billygoat Landing Walk
This track leads to Billygoat Falls and the Billygoat incline.
Distance
1.34 km
Walking time
20 min
Difficulty
Easiest
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Kauaeranga Valley campsite closures
Kauaeranga Valley campsite closures
Weather outlook
Coromandel Peninsula forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
12 October 2026
Occasional rain, clearing in the evening. Northwesterlies.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with isolated showers in the afternoon and evening. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
15 October 2026
Showers developing. Northerlies, turning westerly.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Billygoat Landing Walk on the map
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Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
Essential preparation for Billygoat Landing Walk
Follow the Kauri Trail for about 10 minutes before turning onto the Billygoat Landing Walk just after the swing bridge. From here you can enjoy views of the impressive Billygoat Falls, which drop 180 metres, and see the historic Billygoat Incline, built in 1921 to haul kauri logs from the valley. Use this location on Google Maps to help find your way there.
Dog access for Billygoat Landing Walk
No dogs.
Before you walk Billygoat Landing Walk
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.