10 October 2026
Fine spells. The odd shower, clearing this evening. Northerlies.
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1 / 7Coromandel Town area
Kauri Block Track
This walk follows a ridge through regenerating bush and native plantings beneath the Te Kauri Pā. All visitors to this site are asked to be respectful to these sites of cultural significance.
Distance
1.74 km
Walking time
1 hr 30 min return
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
On-lead only
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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About Kauri Block Track
From Wharf Road access, arrive at a shoe cleaning station. After a short climb and a few sets of steps the track crosses a mountain biking track twice. The incline is now gentler and the track meanders through regenerating bush and young kauris towards a fork. A short detour to the right leads to the pa site lookout, where the best views await. On the main path again, the track starts its gentle descent towards Harbour View road where there is another shoe cleaning station. This track can be done in either direction. The 600 kauri planted on the site are dedicated to the people of Christchurch following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
Essential information for Kauri Block Track
Shoe cleaning stations to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease are present at the beginning and end of the track Take care when crossing the mountain bike track Dogs allowed on leash
Kauri protection guide
Clean your footwear, tyres and equipment before and after visiting our kauri forests. If you are walking your dog, you should also make sure you clean their paws. Use cleaning stations every time you pass one while you are walking in a park. Stay on the tracks and keep off kauri roots. Stay away from closed tracks. Don't remove soil from, or bring soil into, areas with kauri trees.
Getting there for Kauri Block Track
Parking is available at either end of the track. Coromandel township end From the township, head towards the wharf. The track starts between the houses at 350 and 360 Wharf Road. Parking is available opposite the trail. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there. Harbourview Road end From Coromandel Township, head west on Wharf Rd. Continue onto Long Bay Rd. Turn right onto Harbour View Rd parking area. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there.
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . We recommend trying these online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel .
Dog access for Kauri Block Track
Dogs on a leash only.
Before you walk Kauri Block 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.