Cookson Kauri Walk
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga Valley in the Coromandel region
Introduction
Walk to the magnificent Cookson kauri tree.Topographic map warning
Topo50 maps show tracks that have been permanently closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease.
6 km return via same track
Dog access
Leave from the Wainora Campsite along a well-graded metalled track, with steps and bridges across the Wainora Stream.
The track then climbs up a series of steps (over 700) with some lovely views of Table Mountain before reaching the Cookson kauri.
This is a one way walk, return to the campsite by the same track.
The Kauaeranga Valley is east of Thames on the Coromandel Peninsula.
No heavy vehicles over 6,000 kg (class 2) can travel beyond Hotoritori Campsite on the Kauaeranga Valley Road due to road damage.
Contacts
| Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 343 Thames 3540 |
| Full office details | |