10 October 2026
Fine spells. The odd shower, clearing this evening. Northerlies.
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1 / 21Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
Daly's Clearing Loop Track
A highlight along this track is the extensive groves of nīkau nestled under tall tawa, kohekohe and pukatea forest.
Distance
8.8 km
Walking time
4 hr
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Coromandel Peninsula forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, easing to the odd light shower by midday. Scattered rain developing late evening. Northwesterlies.
12 October 2026
Showers becoming isolated in the morning but remaining cloudy. Westerlies, turning northerly for a time in the morning and afternoon.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with a few showers in the afternoon. Westerlies.
14 October 2026
A few showers clearing to fine in the afternoon. Northwesterlies.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Daly's Clearing Loop Track on the map
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Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
Essential preparation for Daly's Clearing Loop Track
From the end of Franklin Road, walk back down the road to Dean Track, which climbs south-west and uphill through private farmland for 30 minutes to reach the park boundary. The track then follows a spur up through bush to meet the Mangakino Pack Track. A highlight along this track is the extensive groves of nīkau nestled under tall tawa, kohekohe and pukatea forest. Turn south until you reach the junction with the Daly's Clearing Track. Daly's Clearing Hut is about 15 minutes along this track, above the Romanga Stream. Bookings not required, bring hut tickets or backcountry pass. From the hut, descend to the Waitawheta Track and turn left to meander alongside the Waitawheta River back to the carpark.
Dog access for Daly's Clearing Loop Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Daly's Clearing Loop Track
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.