10 October 2026
Fine spells. The odd shower, clearing this evening. Northerlies.
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1 / 18Coromandel Forest Park
Waiotahi Track
The Waiotahi Track is a well-formed track that connects with Karaka Track to reach Crosbies Hut.
Distance
6.6 km
Difficulty
Intermediate
Dogs
Allowed — check local rules
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 Waiotahi Track
The Waiotahi Track joins with Karaka Track to reach Crosbies Hut . Distance to junction with the Karaka Track: 6.6 km Distance to Crosbies Hut: 13.6 km This well-formed track has a steady ascent from Thames. It has good all-weather access because it only has small side stream crossings.
Getting there for Waiotahi Track
The track starts from Waiotahi Rd, Thames. Use this location on Google Maps to help 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 Waiotahi Track
Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.
Before you walk Waiotahi 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.