4WD Tracks in Coromandel

The Coromandel packs rugged forested ranges, winding coastal roads and remote bays into one compact peninsula, making it a favourite for 4WD touring. The 4WD tracks here range from steep backcountry routes through native bush near the Kauaeranga and Puketui valleys to scenic drives out to far-flung beaches and headlands at the northern tip. Expect narrow gravel, tidal crossings and big sea views.

Castle Rock

Castle Rock is a short Coromandel forestry road off the 309 Road, an easy climb with a small ford, a play area and views of the namesake outcrop.

Fletcher Bay Road

Fletcher Bay Road is an easy Coromandel gravel run to the peninsula's northern tip, finishing at a remote coastal campsite at the end of the road.

Kauaeranga Road

Kauaeranga Road is an easy Coromandel gravel run up the Kauaeranga Valley behind Thames, with bush, river, DOC camps and Pinnacles access.

Kennedy Bay

Kennedy Bay is an easy, scenic gravel back road in the Coromandel, a quieter link to Waikawau with a short walk to summit views over Rangitoto.

Maratoto Road (Wires Road)

Maratoto Road (Wires Road) is a Coromandel 4WD track on an old telegraph route, with rocky climbs, bog holes, stream crossings and bypass lines.

Port Charles Road

Port Charles Road in the Coromandel is an easy winding gravel run through classic peninsula country, leading to the Stony Bay DOC campsite.

Port Jackson Road

Port Jackson Road is an easy gravel drive to the top of the Coromandel Peninsula, with sweeping sea views, beaches, and DOC camping by the sand.

Puketui Valley Road

Puketui Valley Road is an easy Coromandel gravel route through native bush to the historic Broken Hills mining area, with glow worms after dark.

Stony Bay Road

Stony Bay Road is an easy scenic gravel run through the far north Coromandel, winding out to the Stony Bay DOC campsite past coast and bush.

Tairua River Access

Tairua River Access is a short, easy gravel detour in the Coromandel that drops through bush to a quiet leafy spot beside the river.

Tuateawa lunch spot

Tuateawa lunch spot is an easy Coromandel coast detour to a tidy beachside break, gentle access suited to most touring vehicles.

Tuateawa Road

Tuateawa Road is a scenic Coromandel gravel back-road over the hill and through native bush, linking a string of quiet little beaches. An easy day trip.

Victoria Street

Victoria Street is a short gravel dead-end track up into the bush out of Thames in the Coromandel, with small water crossings and old gold-mine relics.

Waikawau Beach Road

Waikawau Beach Road is a gravel Coromandel back road with coastal views in places, an easy connector that ties into a scenic loop around the peninsula.

Waitete Bay

Waitete Bay is a sheltered Coromandel cove with easy beach access for vehicles, an easygoing spot for families to relax, fish and picnic by the water.

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