10 October 2026
Fine spells. The odd shower, clearing this evening. Northerlies.
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Maratoto - Golden Cross Track
The track from Maratoto to Golden Cross takes you past an old mining area and a regenerating broadleaf/hardwood forest.
Distance
4.88 km
Walking time
1 hr 45 mins each way
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Maratoto - Golden Cross Track access issue
Maratoto Track closed
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 Maratoto - Golden Cross Track
The track starts at the old gold works at Golden Cross. It continues to the saddle with views of the Kaimai Ranges and the Hauraki Plains. Then you drop into the bush on an old track the miners used. You continue through old bush and puriri trees along a stream, past a swampy area with old gold processing equipment. Then you go down through the bush till you come to a bridge. From the bridge, a gravelled track follows along the Marototo Valley past some gorgeous rock features till you come to a deep swimming hole. You can walk back up from there or take another track, such as the Wires Track which is 6km down the road. The Wires Track is also fascinating as it was cut for the old telegraph lines to Auckland and has fascinating steps that suddenly appear in the middle of nowhere.
Essential information for Maratoto - Golden Cross Track
There is no practical access to the nearby historic mining area of Komata Reefs. The pine forest at the end of Komata Reefs Road was felled and replanted in 2012 and is no longer suitable for tramping.
Kauri protection guide
Stop kauri disease and protect kauri Scrub all soil off shoes and gear. Use cleaning stations. Always stay on the track. How you can help save kauri
Getting there for Maratoto - Golden Cross Track
Accessed via the Maratoto road end at Hikutaia and at the Golden Cross road end at Waikino. It is possible to walk this track in either direction, but is described as starting from Golden Cross. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way to the track start at Golden Cross. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way to the track end at Maratoto.
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 Maratoto - Golden Cross Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Maratoto - Golden Cross 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.