Guidebook for Colville
Food Scene
2318 Colville Rd
2318 Colville RoadHereford and Pickle farm store. With burgers, fries, coffee and jams avaliable
Essentials
Colville Store open 7 days from 8 am till 5 pm. Selling your everyday items and more.
Back room Garllery is right next door as well with local arts and crafts
2314 Colville Rd
2314 Colville RoadColville Store open 7 days from 8 am till 5 pm. Selling your everyday items and more.
Back room Garllery is right next door as well with local arts and crafts
Parks & Nature
Coromandel Walkway
From the Port Charles Direction
1.5 km Walking and tramping 30 min one way
Advanced: Tramping track
A tramping track leaves from the campground and leads to the bushline, and outstanding views. The pohutukawa grove provides good shade. There is no access across the range.
Getting there
Approximately 33 km north of Coromandel town.
Fantail Bay Campsite
2100 Port Jackson Rd1.5 km Walking and tramping 30 min one way
Advanced: Tramping track
A tramping track leaves from the campground and leads to the bushline, and outstanding views. The pohutukawa grove provides good shade. There is no access across the range.
Getting there
Approximately 33 km north of Coromandel town.
6.5km Loop 3 hr advanced tramping track -
Begin at the back of the Pump paddock at the Waikawau Campsite, crossing over a stile next to the Matamataharakeke Stream.
The track is part of the original Waikawau to Kennedy Bay route used by gold miners and loggers. It goes up the main ridge past a series of lookouts giving views over bush covered hills to coast and islands.
Getting there
Waikawau Bay is 42 km north of Coromandel town. The track starts opposite the Waikawau Bay Conservation Campsite Office at the top of the Pump paddock.
Matamataharakeke Walk
Matamataharakeke Track6.5km Loop 3 hr advanced tramping track -
Begin at the back of the Pump paddock at the Waikawau Campsite, crossing over a stile next to the Matamataharakeke Stream.
The track is part of the original Waikawau to Kennedy Bay route used by gold miners and loggers. It goes up the main ridge past a series of lookouts giving views over bush covered hills to coast and islands.
Getting there
Waikawau Bay is 42 km north of Coromandel town. The track starts opposite the Waikawau Bay Conservation Campsite Office at the top of the Pump paddock.
This stunning coastal walk leaves the car park and heads along a benched farm track along the ridge towards Wharekaiatua Pa. Domed topped bollards mark the walk as it is formed and grassed You will see views across to Great Barrier and the Hauraki Gulf. Follow along the track until you get to Muriwai estuary (note this is easier to cross at low tide) and continue along the beach until you get to the boat ramp at Port Jackson campsite Walk through the campsite and head back up Fletcher Bay Road to the Hilltop car park or turn around and return via the Muriwai walk
Muriwai Walk
Muriwai WalkThis stunning coastal walk leaves the car park and heads along a benched farm track along the ridge towards Wharekaiatua Pa. Domed topped bollards mark the walk as it is formed and grassed You will see views across to Great Barrier and the Hauraki Gulf. Follow along the track until you get to Muriwai estuary (note this is easier to cross at low tide) and continue along the beach until you get to the boat ramp at Port Jackson campsite Walk through the campsite and head back up Fletcher Bay Road to the Hilltop car park or turn around and return via the Muriwai walk
Getting Around
Walk, cycle or tour the Northern Coromandel, Local Surrounds and the Coastal Walkway with Hike & Bike. Leave the planning and driving to a friendly team of two. Bike Hire, Bike Repairs and Bike Sales also available.
Hike & Bike Coromandel
105 Wharf RdWalk, cycle or tour the Northern Coromandel, Local Surrounds and the Coastal Walkway with Hike & Bike. Leave the planning and driving to a friendly team of two. Bike Hire, Bike Repairs and Bike Sales also available.