Last Updated: 29th Apr 2025
Cooling Off at Coal Creek
Coal Creek Track
Submitted by Stewie Stuart
Last Updated: 29th Apr 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 5 ?
Gnarl Factor: 17 ?
3.5km
140m
140m
Last Updated: 29th Apr 2025
Coal Creek Track
Submitted by Stewie Stuart
Last Updated: 29th Apr 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 5 ?
Gnarl Factor: 17 ?
3.5km
140m
140m
Urban fringe
Out and Back
Totally/mostly flat
Native bush
Riverside
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +8.1%
Average Downhill Gradient: -8.1%
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50:00
Slow
40:00
Moderate
30
Fast
This is one of the most epic short runs along the coast, especially in summer. The track is well maintained and clearly marked from the carpark.
As you follow the well-defined path, you'll journey through a mixed beech-podocarp forest to a stunning waterfall featuring deep swimming pools. Be sure to keep an eye out for smaller waterfalls and the abundant birdlife along the way.
Coal Creek Falls
There is a public toilet located at the Kotare Domain in Runanga.
There is a well defined carpark at the end of Balance Street.
1 km
2 minutes
No
No
Easy.
Patchy.
Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map
Water can be collected from coal creek along the way, drink at your discretion.
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