Kaipawa Trig Track south end
This track connects Whangapoua and Kennedy Bay roads through regenerating native bush and past a trig, with this southern half of it also a mountain bike track.
- track category: Intermediate
- track length: from 6- to 12-km return
- walking time: from 2- to 5-hr return
- track start location: see map below
- km from town: 5km from town centre
Track Description: Park at Whangapoua Lookout, 275 Whangapoua Rd, Coromandel; 5 km east of town (no dogs).
The south end of Kaipawa Trig Track is accessed from the Whangapoua Lookout carpark. Park at the lookout and go up the steps for views overlooking the town and gulf. Then walk back down and take the bush track 1 hr/3 km one way to the top of Success Track, or 2 ½ hours/6 km one way to Kennedy Bay Rd. It’s best to return the way you came and avoid walking on the busy roads accessed from either end of the track.
You can also go to the midpoint at the top of Success Track and head back into town from there (about 1.5 hr).
The south half of Kaipawa Trig Track is also a Grade 3 mountain bike track that finishes down Success Track.
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