Location: Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel.
This track starts in the scenic and popular Kauaeranga valley - out the back of the Thames township on the Coromandel coast. From the Visitor Centre we begin by fording the Kauaeranga River. There is no bridge and this is a reasonable size river to test your skills.
From there, we cross some private farmland before heading into the bush on an advanced tramping track and winding our way up the valley that the Piraunui stream flows down, until we get to the helicopter pad and carpark on State Highway 25A just before the Taparahi bridge.
Possibly there may be a very rough track that will allow us to progress even further and connect on to the Kaitarakihi summit track. Either way it will require a return journey back down to the Visitor Centre and bus. Bring your swimming kit as there may well be a chance to take a dip at the end of the tramp.
Good medium fitness will be required to complete this tramp in a timely manner, avoiding delay or inconvenience to the party!
This is a Medium Grade out-and-back tramp on an advanced track, through farmland and bush, starting with a river crossing – expect wet feet. It is about 12 kilometres and takes about 4 hours. The terrain is rolling to steep, with an elevation gain of 500 metres. DoC track category is advanced tramping track.
Please check: Trip Gradings, read the Additional event information below, and do your own research if unsure about going.
Register by 7pm Friday 20 March
Non-members and new members, please phone organiser, Chris Peard 0212770270
Driver; Arletta Van den Bosch
Registration Conditions: subject to approval of your fitness and suitability of the trip for you.
Please read Trip Bookings & Cancellations
Minimum number required for trip to proceed: 12
Any cancellation by the organiser will be notified by email no later than 8pm Friday 20 March. We don't cancel for poor weather unless it will affect safety.
If numbers are too low to take the bus, there may be a shared Private Transport option. The organiser might contact you in this case.
Cost: Members $25 UniClub $15 Guests 30$ Juniors $5
Payment pay on the bus, please bring correct cash)
Gear: please read What to take on a tramp and the link there to Gear Lists. Bring your swimming kit as there may be a chance to take a dip at the end of the tramp.
How to get to the start: Our big yellow bus is available for the first 30 to register. It leaves from
The Strand, Takapuna - 8:00am
15 Marewa Road, Greenlane - 8:20am
Go here for maps: Meeting Places
Expected return time (to The Strand) - 5:30pm
Environment Notes:
This area has kauri trees which must be protected by ensuring our boots, poles etc are clean before entering.
There are no rubbish bins - bring your own rubbish bag (pack in-pack out).
Maps:
Topo map BB35 Hikuai; Printable map
Please read Additional event information below for different route/party options and registration approval conditions.
