New Zealand Walks: Four short walks from Waihi

Four short walks from Waihi Beach

A full day coastal walk can be achieved by linking the short walks from Waihi Beach to Ngatitangata Road.

Walkers should allow four hours to walk either direction from Waihi Beach to Ngatitangata Road.

Waihi Beach to Orokawa Bay

Time: 45 minutes one way

The walk to Orokawa Bay starts at the northern end of Waihi Beach. It may not be possible to access this track from the beach at times of high tide and strong swell. The track is popular and skirts the coastal headlands before descending into Orokawa Bay.

This beach is not considered safe for swimming due to the steep grade of the seafloor, but is popular for picnicking with its lovely overhanging pohutukawa.

Good fishing can be found off the rocks at the northern end of Orokawa Bay. Take care for tidal movements and wave conditions, that can change suddenly.

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Orokawa Bay to William Wright Falls

Time: 40 minutes one way

The William Wright Falls are located 40 minutes inland from the northern end of Orokawa Bay. The track is tramping grade with multiple stream crossings and should not be attempted in heavy rain.

Orokawa Bay to Homunga Bay

Time: Two hours one way

The track winds around the headlands north of Orokaway Bay, leading to the popular fishing location of Homunga Bay.

Homunga Bay to

Ngatitangata Road

Time: 45 - 60 minutes one way

Homunga Bay can be explored before returning the same way, or follow a pole-marked route through adjacent farmland to Ngatitangata Road. As this is a steep climb up, many people who wish to do a one way choose to start here and walk through to Waihi Beach.

Getting there

Orokawa Bay is located north of Waihi Beach, off State Highway 2 at the end of Waihi Beach Road. The track starts at the northern end of Waihi Beach.

Homunga Bay can be accessed from the end of Ngatitangata Road. · Know before you go · Caution: Track may be inaccessible at high tide.

Coastline may be dangerous during rough sea conditions so caution is advised when fishing and swimming.

In places on this track, there are cliffs and high drop-offs and areas are changeable by nature. Keep to the track and keep children safe.