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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

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

02:38

8.85km

240m

Hiking

Moderate 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: October 31, 2025

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506 m

View of Waipu Cove Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

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1.43 km

View of the Black Sand Beach and Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2.66 km

View of the Pacific Ocean

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent views of the steep coastline with its beautiful rock formations

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3.33 km

View of Mangawhai Cliff Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent view from above over the cliffs towards Mangawhai Cliff Head

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4.42 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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6.17 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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8.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.28 km

2.45 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 December

23°C

18°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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