Matarangi Bluff Track

DOC track · Coromandel

Matarangi Bluff Track is a 1.0 km DOC walk in Coromandel with 60 m of climbing and a high point of 84 m.

Matarangi Bluff Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

This popular short walk connects Matarangi and Rings Beach. It provides spectacular views over Matarangi, Kūaotunu and the Coromandel Peninsula.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance1.0 km
Time (DOC)20 min – 45 min
Difficulty (DOC)Easiest
Track typeWalking Track
Elevation gain60 m
Elevation loss60 m
Highest point84 m
Lowest point11 m
RegionCoromandel
Start-36.73185, 175.67864
End-36.72865, 175.68540

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

Elevation profile of Matarangi Bluff TrackElevation from 11 m to 83 m over 1 km.0 m50 m100 m0 km0.2 km0.4 km0.6 km0.8 km1 km
Elevation from 11 m to 83 m over 1 km.

GPX file

Download the Matarangi Bluff 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.

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