Waiomu Kauri Grove Walk
This track takes visitors to one of the best remaining stands of Kauri on the peninsula, and takes visitors through luxuriant and diverse forest - from Nikau to tree fern to Kauri. This is another historic walk that takes visitors past mining remnants.
Directions: 12.5 kms north of Thames and 43.5 kms south of Coromandel Town is the settlement of Waiomu. The track starts at the end of the Waiomu Valley Road.
Time: 2.5 hours return.
Tip: Walkers will need to be prepared to cross a number of shallow fords and creeks. In some cases swing bridges are an alternative to getting wet feet and add another pleasant dimension to the journey.
Square Kauri Walk
The 15th largest kauri on the Peninsula is found just west of the Tapu-Coroglen road summit. Estimated to be 1200 years old, this tree has an unusual square-looking shape. The walking track to the tree is short but steep; from the viewing area visitors get good vies across to Maumaupaki (Camels Back) on the main Coromandel Range.
Directions: Along the Tapu Coroglen Road, approximately 8.5km from Tapu and 19.5km from Coroglen is the parking bay. The start of the track is opposite the parking bay.
Time: 20 minutes return.
Tip: The track is metal and has 187 steps
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