Whitianga Rock Walk

DOC track · Coromandel

Whitianga Rock Walk is a 1.1 km DOC walk in Coromandel with 79 m of climbing and a high point of 81 m.

Whitianga Rock Walk
Photo: Department of Conservation

A short walking track from Ferry Landing Wharf leads into Whitianga Rock Scenic and Historic Reserve where you can visit the remains of a pa site.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance1.1 km
Time (DOC)20 min return
Difficulty (DOC)Easiest
Track typeShort Walk
Elevation gain79 m
Elevation loss84 m
Highest point81 m
Lowest point2 m
RegionCoromandel
Start-36.83451, 175.71095
End-36.83149, 175.71838

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 Whitianga Rock WalkElevation from 2 m to 79 m over 1.1 km.0 m20 m40 m60 m80 m0 km0.2 km0.4 km0.6 km0.8 km1 km
Elevation from 2 m to 79 m over 1.1 km.

GPX file

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Alerts and conditions

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