Harataonga Coastal Walkway
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Forecast point: Mt Heale Hut (400m) · 4.7km away
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The Harataonga Coastal Walkway is a popular walk on the eastern coast. It has magnificent coastline views.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This easy walk does not have the steep grades of many of the island's other tracks. It winds through regenerating forest and was once the road linking the island's south and north. From Harataonga campsite, the track heads west across a stream before following a coastline of magnificant views. The track ends at Aotea Road at the south end of Okiwi Basin.
The Harataonga Coastal Walkway is not a mountain bike route.
Getting there
There are two entry points. The Okiwi end starts at a signpost on Aotea Road, at the south end of Okiwi. Alternatively you can leave from the Harataonga campsite.
Know before you go
The track passes through private property - keep to the marked track.
Beware of sheer drops.
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Weather
Forecast at the start of the track