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Whitianga, Coromandel

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Whitianga Rock Walk

800 m return | 20 minutes return

Whitianga pa was situated atop this 24 metre-high rock that guarded the entrance to Whitianga Estuary.

Walking Track

Access

From the Ferry Landing Wharf, cross the carpark. Follow the gravel track that starts from the beach.

Track

After the wooden steps, the well-maintained path climbs up the rock over grass. Steps are cut into the rock on steeper sections.

Polynesian History

Whitianga pa was situated atop this 24 metre-high rock that guarded the entrance to Whitianga Estuary. This easily defendable fortified settlement was populated by Ngati Hei, the tangata whenua of the area. The ditch near the information board was excavated to provide protection from attack. Postholes in the rock, which once supported a wooden platform, are still in evidence. Beside the track are middens (shell heaps), the remains of the abundant food source that the Maori fed on.

European History

Captain Cook was treated to a meal here in 1769 when he visited Mercury Bay.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Coromandel

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Whitianga

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-36.8326117541187

175.711948776245

Latitude
-36.8326117541187
Longitude
175.711948776245

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	From 500m to 1km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km
Track Duration	10 to 30mins Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins
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.
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.
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.