Matamataharakeke Track
DOC track · Coromandel
Matamataharakeke Track is a 6.4 km DOC walk in Coromandel with 298 m of climbing and a high point of 303 m.
Part of the original Waikawau to Kennedy Bay route used by gold miners and loggers. It goes up the main ridge past a series of lookouts giving views over bush covered hills to coast and islands.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 298 m |
| Elevation loss | 297 m |
| Highest point | 303 m |
| Lowest point | 19 m |
| Region | Coromandel |
| Start | -36.61069, 175.53992 |
| End | -36.61054, 175.53983 |
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
- Waikawau Bay Campsite (0.6 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Matamataharakeke Track 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
- Tokatea Lookout Walking Track (12.6 km away)
- Papa Aroha Walk (13.8 km away)
- Opera Point Walk (14.2 km away)
- Kaipawa Trig Track (15.3 km away)
- Kauri Block Track (17.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Matamataharakeke Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.