Chris Twemlow · Crown copyright · Source: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
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Muriwai Walk

5.6km2 hrEasy

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Located beyond Port Jackson campsite, this stunning coastal walk leaves the Muriwai Hilltop car park and heads along a benched farm track along the ridge towards Wharekaiatua Pa.

Elevation

Climb
171m
Drop
169m
Highest point
109m
Lowest point
1m
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Open Scrub
Longest open stretch
5.6km

Cover mapped summer 2023/24.

Description

This stunning coastal walk leaves the car park and heads along a benched farm track along the ridge towards Wharekaiatua Pa. Domed topped bollards mark the walk as it is formed and grassed.

You will see views across to Great Barrier and the Hauraki Gulf. Follow along the track until you get to Muriwai estuary (note this is easier to cross at low tide) and continue along the beach until you get to the boat ramp at Port Jackson campsite. Walk through the campsite and head back up Fletcher Bay Road to the Hilltop car park or turn around and return via the Muriwai walk.

Getting there

Head to Port Jackson, 58 km north of Coromandel. From Coromandel take the Colville Road for 22 km until the Whangaahei Junction, then turn left and follow the Port Jackson Road for 28 km until you get to Fantail Bay. From Fantail Bay follow the road for a further 8 km.

Drive along Fletcher Bay Road past Port Jackson campsite and up to the Muriwai Hilltop car park.

Know before you go

Caution: Care is required in windy weather as this walk is exposed.

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Forecast at the start of the track