3172 Kaitarakihi - Coromandel

This track winds its way steadily up a bush-covered ridge, crossing a steep rock face, climbed with the help of a chain, shortly before reaching the summit of Kaitarakihi at 852m.

It's a great track to take a challenging day walk on, with lots of ups and downs, roots, and rock climbing. You will get rewarded with a spectacular view at the top from Auckland in the North down to the Kaimai ranges on the southeast.

If the weather’s fine and clear the views of the  ridges, troughs and peaks of the Coromandel Range can be seen from Auckland on the North down to the Kaimai ranges.