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Whangamata, Coromandel

Camping near Whangamata

Information

Opoutere Beach Recreation Reserve

2 km return | 45 minutes return

The Wharekawa Harbour Sandspit Wildlife Refuge incorporates both the estuary and the beach. It is an important nesting site for the endangered New Zealand Dotterel and the Variable Oystercatcher. In spring and summer the New Zealand Dotterels lay camouflaged eggs in shallow nests on the shore. Do not enter the roped areas as eggs can easily be trampled on. Dogs are not allowed in the Wildlife Refuge.

Many other birds including white-faced herons, Caspian terns and pied stilts feed on the fertile estuarine mud flats.

Walking Track

Access

The turnoff to Opoutere from S.H.25 is signposted 11km from Hikuai and 11km from Whangamata. The parking area is on the right, 4.3km from the turnoff. The path starts by crossing the wooden footbridge.

Toilet facilities are available at the carpark.

Track

The path to Ocean Beach crosses the sandspit. It is wide, even and well-formed. At the beach, turn right and walk along the shore. After approximately 500 metres, a boarded walkway recrosses the sandspit. At low tide it is possible to follow the estuary most of the way back to the carpark. You will then need to surmount a small bank to rejoin a path through the pines. During the breeding season of the New Zealand Dotterels, it is not possible to continue past the end of the boardwalk.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Coromandel

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Whangamata

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-37.1053526717849

175.879769229889

Latitude
-37.1053526717849
Longitude
175.879769229889

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	1km to 3km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km
Track Duration	30 mins to 1 hour Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour
Track Difficulty	Easiest walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Track Accommodation	Campsite Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Campsite At least one campsite is available on this track to stay at overnight.	Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Campsite At least one campsite is available on this track to stay at overnight.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Some people Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either.	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.