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Matamataharakeke, Waikawau Bay

Coromandel, Waikato

Submitted by Reesh Casey

Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

Intermediate

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Open

Grunt Factor: 14

Gnarl Factor: 84

6.6km

Length of run

310m

Total Ascent

310m

Total Descent

300m

Highest point

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Loop

Very hilly

Native bush

Run Makeup

100%

Technical Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +10.9%

Average Downhill Gradient: -12.9%

Trailhead

Estimated Times to Run

1:15

Slow

0:55

Moderate

0:35

Fast

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Guide

Well marked trail. Usually run clockwise. Starts with a gentle climb and a number of small stream crossings and then gets steeper. Turns right (west) to follow a steeply undulating ridge until you get to the highest point, then turns right (north) down a number of stairs to follow an exposed ridge that drops back down to the valley. There's a nice little swimming hole about 100m before the end of the track on your right.

Transport and parking:

Parking is plenty full and safe

Distance from Coromandel:

28 km

Driving time from Coromandel:

46 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Very patchy.

Suggested Gear List:

Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Cellphone.

Availability of Water:

Campsite has 'boil first' water

Seasonality Issues:

Some steep clay slopes may be difficult after rain

Hazards:

Some steep slopes, don't fall

Waikawau Bay shop
DOC campground
Only open during the summer and expensive, but its the only shop within about 20km

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Raewyn Peters

has completed Matamataharakeke, Waikawau Bay once in the last year.

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Trail Reviews

Raewyn Peters

Signs at start of track removed and foot wash station dismantled so appears DOC won’t be maintaining track any longer! Shame is a lovely wee run. It’s not too overgrown yet so still okay for this summer

Raewyn Peters

December 10, 2022

Ben Wicks

Wicked little trail. A good run with a mix of runnable sections and climbs to the top followed a short, steep downhill bash. Run it anti-clockwise and it is a whole different beast with a hard slog to the top, followed by a very fluid and fun downhill run.

Ben Wicks

January 18, 2018

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