Coromandel Walkway
Between Port Jackson and Port Charles
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Coromandel Walkway
10 km return | 7 hours return
This is a stretch of coastline offering all the dramatic views that encapsulate the Coromandel. The track is the only way to complete a ‘loop’ of the Peninsula.
Predator control has allowed the birdlife to repopulate the regenerating bush. Consequently there is a flourishing chorus of birdsong.
Walking Track
Access
Stony Bay is at the roadend, 27km from Colville and 9km past Port Charles. From Colville the road is unsealed. The track starts from the carpark/kiosk next to the concrete ford at the Stony Bay campground and is signposted.
There are toilet facilities at the campground.
Fletcher Bay is at the roadend, 36km from Colville and 7km past Port Jackson. The road from Colville is unsealed. The track starts from the carpark/kiosk in the middle of the campground and is signposted.
There are toilet facilities at the campground.
Track
From Stony Bay to Fletcher Bay, The track is well-formed for its entire length and frequently signposted. For the first 1-1½ hours the gradient is gentle. It then drops into and climbs steeply out of Poley Bay. The final stretch to Fletcher Bay traverses farmland. Follow the timber bollards.
From Fletcher Bay to Stony Bay, the track follows the timber bollards over farmland for the first 45 minutes. It then drops down into Poley Bay. After a steep climb out, the track is of a gentle gradient down to Stony Bay.
Approximately half way along the track there is a worthwhile 5-minute detour to a lookout.
Geology
The focus of volcainc activity on the Coromandel Peninsula would have been centred near Fletcher Bay around 18 million years ago. An andesitic volcanic cone once dominated the area, the remnants of which now form Sugar Loaf Rock and the Pinnacles.
Fauna
Dense areas of manuka and kanuka are providing nursery conditions for pohuehue and ponga to recolonise. In the gullies the vegetation becomes lusher with abundant nikau palms.
European History
The Old Fencer’s Hut is an interesting relic from the days when the first settlers farmed the area.
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DOC CoromandelCentral government organisation |
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Coromandel Town |
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Walking
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Reviews
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4.0/5
A beautiful day walk with amazing scenery and plenty of good picnic locations.
10km one way, so if you want to start and finish at the same place you need to walk the same track back.
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4.5/5
Very nice walk with beautiful spots, easy to go.
It is a little complicated to get to the start point at Fletchers Bay.
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4.5/5
Well maintained, easy walk, signposting okay, a little hard to reach due to a long gravel road (which is a plus as the walk is not so crowded).
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4.0/5
Long gravel road to access the track but worth it.
Lovely track along cliffs through the bush and some headland. Brilliant views all along the way. Very peaceful up there.
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4.0/5
Even if the weather is bad, the walk is awesome.
The area is beautiful but the coastal walk is the best part. The DOC campsite is absolutely lovely.
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4.5/5
Incredibly beautiful, but be prepared as it is not an easy walk especially in hot weather.
Fletcher Bay DOC campsite provided us with a map and lots of information about the walk (track options, time etc).
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5.0/5
Walking the tip of the Coromandel Peninsula from Fletcher Bay to Stony Bay.
Truly spectacular vistas from the first to last step. Awe inspiring.
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2.5/5
Very lovely walk, but if you don't have a car, you need a shuttle for $100 which is way too much though the landscape is very beautiful up there.
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4.0/5
A beautiful day walk with amazing scenery and plenty of good picnic locations.
10km one way, so if you want to start and finish at the same place you need to walk the same track back.
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4.5/5
Very nice walk with beautiful spots, easy to go.
It is a little complicated to get to the start point at Fletchers Bay.
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4.5/5
Well maintained, easy walk, signposting okay, a little hard to reach due to a long gravel road (which is a plus as the walk is not so crowded).
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4.0/5
Long gravel road to access the track but worth it.
Lovely track along cliffs through the bush and some headland. Brilliant views all along the way. Very peaceful up there.
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4.0/5
Even if the weather is bad, the walk is awesome.
The area is beautiful but the coastal walk is the best part. The DOC campsite is absolutely lovely.
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5.0/5
Walking the tip of the Coromandel Peninsula from Fletcher Bay to Stony Bay.
Truly spectacular vistas from the first to last step. Awe inspiring.
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4.5/5
Incredibly beautiful, but be prepared as it is not an easy walk especially in hot weather.
Fletcher Bay DOC campsite provided us with a map and lots of information about the walk (track options, time etc).
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4.5/5
This was the first track we did in New Zealand.
Amazing nature, great views and cool places to relax.
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4.0/5
Highly recommended coastal walk, not that hard, goes a bit up and down, nice views, but no loop track.
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4.5/5
A relaxing experience, with beautiful landscape.
A bit chilly during October and some rain from time to time.
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4.0/5
Stunning views along Pinnacle coast line, walk through farmland & regenerating native bush.
Quite strenuous with lots of hill climbs especially from the Fletcher Bay end. Walking through the manuka forest at the Stony Bay end is amazing.
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4.5/5
Amazing day walk with great views.
The path is good but sometimes really steep sections.
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5.0/5
Friendly, informative local guide, experienced driver on gravel roads.
Home baking catering. Top coastal walk suitable all ages
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2.5/5
Very lovely walk, but if you don't have a car, you need a shuttle for $100 which is way too much though the landscape is very beautiful up there.
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4.5/5
Beach walk, easy access, careful of tides - 21/2 - 3 hours with swim in isolated cove.
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