The track starts at Waihi Beach and follows the coast line with stunning views along the way. Orokawa Bay surrounding area is a designated scenic reserve and comprises of 145 hectares of native bush. If you want to walk further you can carry on to Homunga Bay another 1 hour and 30mins.
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Drive to the northern end of Waihi beach and into the beach car park. Now walk onto the beach and up to the point and you will see the sign and the track to Orokawa Scenic Reserve. Just watch the tide, at high tide you might have to take your shoes off.
There are two seats along this walk were you can relax and enjoy the view. All you do is follow the track. There is a long drop toilet just before you descend down to Orokawa Beach. If you are looking for a little privacy walk up the beach for 100m then cut up the hill you will find a couple of little grass terraces were you can hide. If you are full of beans you could walk over to Homunga Bay, another hour’s good walk, but well worth the effort.
If you have an hour to fill in take a walk to William Wright Falls, this will take you an hour there and back. Keep walk along Orokawa beach to the creek then cut back up to the farm land. You should see the marker post on the opposite side of the creek. Follow the track till you reach the sign post to the falls. Depending on the weather you might get wet feet walking in to the falls.
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