Waiomu Kauri Grove Walk

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5 km return | 2 hours 30 minutes return

Because the path follows the stream, the vegetation is luxuriant. Mature podocarps are hung with epiphytes and draped in moss. Nikau palms and ferns abound in the moist valley environment. Together with the continuous chuckling of the running stream, this walk offers tranquility and serenity.

The climax of the walk is the grove of adolescent and mature kauri standing regally on a spur in the upper reaches of the Waiomu Stream watershed.

Walking Track

Timing

Not one to do in the rain. Many stream crossings and rivers rise rapidly on this coast.

Access

12.5 km north of Thames and 43.5 km south of Coromandel Town is the settlement of Waiomu. The track starts at the end of the Waiomu Valley Road. Park before the sign that reads: ‘Walkers are welcome, cars R not’.

Track

The marked, metalled path continues until the second crossing of the Waiomu Stream, after which it becomes unmetalled. In all there are seven stream crossings. Conveniently situated stepping stones aid the crossings.

The track continues beyond the kauri and links up with more extensive tramps in the ranges.

European History

Gold was discovered here in 1890. Relics of the Comstock workings are still in evidence. An old adit is on the left after the third stream crossing. Just before the fourth crossing an old pipe lies adjacent to the stream. This probably supplied water to the stamper battery further downstream.

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Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Coromandel

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Thames

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-37.0260947872825

175.528314018249

Latitude
-37.0260947872825
Longitude
175.528314018249

Feature	Value	Info
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
Track Duration	2 to 4 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate 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.
DOC Track Category	Great walk/Easy tramping track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Great walk/Easy tramping track Moderate day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is generally well formed, may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with moderate fitness. Limited backcountry (remote areas) experience required. Track has signs, poles or markers. Major stream and rivers crossings are bridged. 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)? Great walk/Easy tramping track Moderate day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is generally well formed, may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with moderate fitness. Limited backcountry (remote areas) experience required. Track has signs, poles or markers. Major stream and rivers crossings are bridged. Light tramping/hiking boots required.
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	Lesser Known Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting
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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5.0/5

A really beautiful walk, very easy.
The first river you must cross can get your feet wet, haha. Didn’t bother us, we’ve had a good hike with good weather. The other rivers got a bridge so don’t worry about that. There are a lot of beautiful spots to sit and just watch the river flows. Unfortunately the hike was closed at some point (after 7 rivers cross over ) they will open on 18(?) December 2023. Still was a beautiful green en lovely walk!

Reviewed 12 months ago

Mayla
3.5/5

Moderate difficulty (lots of steps/elevation) through thick forest to protected Kauri trees.

Reviewed over 8 years ago

Brad Dobsky
4.5/5

What a great tramp.
Nice scenery and no one else on the trail the entire time we hiked. The river crossings were fun and well marked. It was a great experience for our first tramp in NZ!!

Reviewed over 12 years ago

afd1344
5.0/5

A nice walk about 3 hours with 7 times cross a river and through rainforest.
Fantastic!

Reviewed over 13 years ago and experienced in February 2011

mr Schumader