Whangamata Walks

Luck at Last Mine
Whangamata |
A well sign posted track in the forest provides a scenic walk to old gold mine ruins where you can view old mining relics.
At first winding through a scrubby harvested...

Onemana Beach
Thames | View website |
Less than 10 minutes from the surf town of Whangamata is the secluded settlement of Onemana. Beautiful views of offshore islands, golden sand beaches and rocky inlets framed by Pohutukawa...

Opoutere Beach
Whangamata |
A great area for bird watching enthusiasts as at the southern end of the beach the Wharekawa harbour Wildlife Refuge protects a breeding area for New Zealand dotterel and the...

Parakiwai Valley (Wharekirauponga)
Whangamata | View website |
This walk follows the old lower tramway track through a 20m tunnel and offers a number of old gold mining relics and a stunning waterfall at the end. There are...

Wentworth Valley
Whangamata | View website |
Upgraded in November 2009, this easy walking track takes you from the campground to Wentworth Falls. The track follows an easy grade alongside the Wentworth River, with two bridged crossings,...

Whiritoa Beach and Waimama Bay
Thames | View website |
Whiritoa Beach is populated by kiwi baches and a general store. Found on the Pacific Coast Highway Whiritoa is a great place to fish, surf and snorkel.
It is also...
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