11 October 2026
Cloudy periods. Showers clearing early afternoon, then the odd shower returning at night. Westerlies.
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Waitaia Track
Once extensively logged and mined, a regenerating coastal forest now greets visitors as they walk along the Waitaia Track.
Distance
2.3 km
Walking time
1 hr 30 min - 2 hr
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Waitaia Track closed
Weather outlook
Coromandel Peninsula forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 4:35 pm
12 October 2026
Rain, possibly heavy, easing late afternoon, then clearing in the evening but remaining mostly cloudy. Westerlies.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, clearing to fine in the morning. Southwesterlies, turning northwesterly before dawn.
14 October 2026
A few showers clearing to fine in the afternoon. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
15 October 2026
Rain easing to isolated showers and fine breaks in the afternoon. Northerlies, turning westerly in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Waitaia Track on the map
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Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
Essential preparation for Waitaia Track
The track crosses private land before forming a loop of easy gradient. It passes through regenerating coastal forest featuring kānuka, tree ferns, nīkau, tānekaha, kauri, pūriri and hard beech. Picnic tables and seats along the way offer good places to rest. You’ll pass several old mining tunnels and small stream crossings, some of which are bridged. Stay on the marked track at all times to avoid hidden mine shafts in the area. The forest here was heavily logged and mined in the past. Protect our kauri forests: Scrub all soil off shoes and gear before and after your walk Use cleaning stations where provided Always stay on the track Use this location on Google Maps to help find your way there.
Dog access for Waitaia Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Waitaia 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.