10 October 2026
Fine spells. The odd shower, clearing this evening. Northerlies.
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Pauanui Trig Track
Beautiful views of Pauanui town can be seen from the trig.
Distance
4.5 km
Walking time
2 - 2.5 hours
Difficulty
Easiest
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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Pauanui Trig Track on the map
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About Pauanui Trig Track
From the carpark at South End Reserve, head east along the track from the public toilets, before turning right up the steep route to the trig. It's approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to the summit, depending on fitness. An alternative route is to continue around the coast for 400m to Cave Bay, 20 minutes away. From there, the track gently climbs through coastal forest to the trig, taking around 1 hour 30 minutes. Combine both tracks together for an enjoyable loop walk.
Huts and campsites
Pauanui has a range of accommodation options. For those with Self Contained vehicles, camping is available at the start of the track.
Getting there for Pauanui Trig Track
The carpark is at South End Reserve at the end of Pauanui Beach Road. 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 . Level up in your outdoor knowledge with these interactive 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 Pauanui Trig Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Pauanui Trig 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.