Hereheretaura Pā Short Walk
WalkWaikatoOpen
- Grade
- Easiest
- Walking time
- 20 min
- Distance
- 550 m
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzThe walk is located at the southern end of Hahei Beach. Turn off SH25 between Coroglen and Whenuakite. Before entering Hahei, turn right onto Pa Road. The start of the track is signposted at the end of the road.
There is no parking at the start of the walk. Park at Hahei Beach and walk south along the beach or get dropped off at the end of Pa Road.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 36.84268° S, 175.81645° E

About this place
A short walk from Hahei beach or the end of Pa Road. The track leads into Te Pare Point Historic Reserve where you can visit the remains of two pā sites.
The route
This walk will take you from the stunning white sands of Hahei Beach or through the coastal bush from the end of Pa Rd. Follow the track out to the Te Pare Point. From the point you will have uninterrupted views across the Te Whanganui-o-Hei/Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve and back to Hahei Beach.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Hahei Beach Resort
Waikato • 0.7 km
Hahei Beach Resort is a campsite located in the Waikato region. It offers accommodation options for visitors staying in the area.
Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
Waikato • 5.3 km
Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park is a campsite located in the Waikato region. No further details are available in the provided records.
Cooks Beach Resort
Waikato • 6.9 km
Flaxmill Accommodation & Venue
Waikato • 8.3 km
Seabreeze Holiday Park
Waikato • 8.8 km
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.