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View of Waipu Cove Beach – Mangawhai Arch Rock loop from Mangawhai Heads

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Northland

View of Waipu Cove Beach – Mangawhai Arch Rock loop from Mangawhai Heads

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View of Waipu Cove Beach – Mangawhai Arch Rock loop from Mangawhai Heads

02:39

8.93km

240m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2025

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100 m

Sentinel Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Sentinel Rock is also impressive from the beach.

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2

586 m

View of Waipu Cove Beach

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You should definitely visit this beach, it's incredibly beautiful.

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1.51 km

View of the Black Sand Beach and Cliffs

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Above the beautiful beach, there is a hiking trail with great views of the beach.

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4

2.74 km

View of the Pacific Ocean

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Magnificent views of the steep coastline with its beautiful rock formations

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5

3.41 km

View of Mangawhai Cliff Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent view from above over the cliffs towards Mangawhai Cliff Head

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4.48 km

Great Views from the Walkway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take care and stay away from edge in some sections with no bushes/trees. The slope is very steep and nothing to stop you on the way down to the beach!!!

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4.50 km

Mangawhai Arch Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Part of the Mangwhai Clifftop Walkway.
Between mid- and low-tide you can walk down the beach to Mangawhai. However, you also need sensible shoes through the partly rocky beach.

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6.25 km

View of the West Coast Cliffs, Muriwai

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Brilliant view over the steep coast… an absolute dream when the sun is shining

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8.93 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.73 km

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.25 km

2.48 km

121 m

< 100 m

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