Coromandel Peninsula Harbours and Estuaries

ACCESS

WHITIANGA HARBOUR
Upper harbour in tidal channels, mudflats and mangroves provides good hunting if care is taken in positioning of maimai.

  Boat ramps at:

1. Robinsons Road 
   Concrete boat ramp midway along Robinsons Road.
2. Whitianga Wharf 
   Good concrete boat ramp
3. Te Kauanga Road (3km on Tairua side of Coroglen) 
   Limited parking available
4. Kapowai and Waiwawa Rivers 
   Access direct from road, however on Kapowai landowner consent required. Alternative access via direct contact with landowners. 
   
   WHANGAPOUA HARBOUR
   Large area with few shooters due to its isolation.
   
   Boat ramps at:
5. Wharf at Matarangi Beach 
   Good ramp available.
6. Wharf at Whangapoua
   Or via direct contact with landowners. 
   
   TAIRUA HARBOUR 
   Upper harbour and river provide hunting opportunities.
   
   
7. Tairua 
   Off SH25 at several points between Pauanui turn-off and Tairua. Note concentrations of Paradise Shelduck in area.