10 October 2026
Fine spells. The odd shower, clearing this evening. Northerlies.
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1 / 17Coromandel Forest Park
Waiomu Valley Track to Crosbies Hut
Pass through sections of mature kauri forest in the Waiomu Valley, then climb steeply up to Tapu summit before traversing along the ridge to Crosbies Hut.
Distance
11.32 km
Walking time
5 hours one way
Difficulty
Advanced
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 Waiomu Valley Track to Crosbies Hut
The track starts as a well-formed gravel road before entering the bush. There are several stream crossings along the way, including a ford. The track is mainly flat and sheltered under the forest canopy. After 1.5 km, a short side track leads to the old Monowai Battery site. Upon approaching the kauri grove, the track will climb slightly before encountering the wooden steps leading to the grove. Once at the top, take a moment to sit down on a wooden bench and enjoy being surrounded by these mature silent giants. From here, the track becomes a tramping track, rising steeply up to Te Puru Track which follows the ridge. From here, follow the directions to Crosbies Hut, which is around an hour away. The track from here on is more mellow, with a gentle downhill section and then short climb to then traverse across to the hut.
Essential information for Waiomu Valley Track to Crosbies Hut
After Kauri Grove, the track gets very steep, and is "quite grunty" according to some. After heavy rain, expect the track to be muddy.
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.
Huts and campsites
Crosbies Hut is a serviced 10 bunk hut which requires booking online. It was built in 2010 and offers panoramic views of the Coromandel Main Range - north towards Maumaupaki and Mercury Bay and from the Firth of Thames in the west to Table Mountain and the Upper Kauaeranga Valley in the east. The lights of Whitianga are visible at night.
Getting there for Waiomu Valley Track to Crosbies Hut
Head northwest on State Hwy 25 toward Waiomu Valley Rd. Turn right onto Waiomu Valley Rd. Walking access begins at the end of the sealed Waiomu Valley 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 . 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 Waiomu Valley Track to Crosbies Hut
Dogs on a leash only
Before you walk Waiomu Valley Track to Crosbies Hut
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.