Waihi Beach to Orokawa Bay walk

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Perfect unspoilt Orokawa bay

A beach less trodden

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45 mins one way

The walk to Orokawa Bay commences at the northern end of Waihi Beach. It may not be possible to access this track from the beach at times of high tide and strong swell. The track is popular and skirts the coastal headlands before descending into Orokawa Bay. This beach is not considered safe for swimming due to the steep grade of the seafloor, but is popular for picnicking with its lovely overhanging pohutukawa.

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Value

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Organisation

DOC Bay of Plenty

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Waihi

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-37.3951362831703

175.938091182709

Latitude
-37.3951362831703
Longitude
175.938091182709

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	1 to 2 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy 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.
Track Length	3km to 10km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km
DOC Track Category	Walking track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.
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.

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Reviews

Rewarding, not too challenging.
Really nice walk, good views along the way.
Go to the last Bay, what a lovely spot.
Very nice place to do a walk and have good time

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4.5/5

Really nice walk, good views along the way.
The beach at Orokawa Bay is beautiful, not that safe for swimming as it is a really steep beach. This is most stunning when the pohutukawa flowers are out in late December!

Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in January 2013

Pieke
4.5/5

love this walk, do it every year, deserted unspoilt beach, some nice views to

Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in December 2012

N smith
3.5/5

Rewarding, not too challenging.

Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in January 2010

Kane Chain
5.0/5

Go to the last Bay, what a lovely spot.
Beach Kayaking

Take a lunch.

Reviewed over 14 years ago

Mary Selfa
4.5/5

Very nice place to do a walk and have good time

Reviewed over 14 years ago

Pizzanelli