Harataonga Coastal Walkway
DOC track · Auckland
Harataonga Coastal Walkway is a 11.2 km DOC tramping track in Auckland with 350 m of climbing and a high point of 146 m.

The Harataonga Coastal Walkway is a popular walk on the eastern coast. It has magnificent coastline views.
Track stats
| Distance | 11.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 - 5 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 350 m |
| Elevation loss | 389 m |
| Highest point | 146 m |
| Lowest point | 14 m |
| Region | Auckland |
| Start | -36.15260, 175.42794 |
| End | -36.17156, 175.47999 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Campsites near the track
- Harataonga Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
- Whangapoua Campsite (0.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Harataonga Coastal Walkway GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Windy Canyon and Palmer's Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) (2.1 km away)
- Burrill Route (4.4 km away)
- Port FitzRoy: Cooper's Castle Track (4.5 km away)
- Port FitzRoy: Old Lady Track (4.6 km away)
- Harataonga Loop Track (5.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Harataonga Coastal Walkway in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.