Waitaia Track
DOC track · Coromandel
Waitaia Track is a 2.4 km DOC walk in Coromandel with 60 m of climbing and a high point of 95 m.

Once extensively logged and mined, a regenerating coastal forest now greets visitors as they walk along the Waitaia Track.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min - 2 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 60 m |
| Elevation loss | 67 m |
| Highest point | 95 m |
| Lowest point | 22 m |
| Region | Coromandel |
| Start | -36.74246, 175.73388 |
| End | -36.74002, 175.73547 |
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
GPX file
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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
- Rings Beach Loop Track (3.9 km away)
- Matarangi Bluff Track (5.1 km away)
- Opito Point Pā Walk (8.0 km away)
- Opera Point Walk (10.3 km away)
- Whitianga Rock Walk (10.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Waitaia 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.