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Hahei Beach Short Walk: Walking Guide, Time & Access

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This track, connecting Hahei Beach to Grange Road, is closed due to land stability issues.

Last checked 8 October 2026 · Department of Conservation

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Key facts

Distance
700 m one way
Walking time
25 min
Track grade
Easiest
Location
Hahei area

Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026. Rules and conditions are set by Department of Conservation — confirm with them before you go.

Route overview

This track, connecting Hahei Beach to Grange Road, is closed due to land stability issues.

This DOC directory entry covers Hahei Beach Short Walk in Waikato, within Hahei area. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.

Distance, time and grade

  • Distance: 700 m one way
  • Walking time: 25 min
  • DOC grade: Easiest

Access and alerts

Source checked 2026-10-08. This page is a dated snapshot, not a live track-status report. Check current DOC route information immediately before travelling. An absence of listed alerts does not establish that a route is open.

  • Hahei Beach Short Walk closed; First published on 19 February 2025. Last reviewed on 31 August 2026.

Sources and reuse

Route descriptions and practical information reproduced from the Department of Conservation, Crown copyright, under CC BY 4.0, subject to DOC's copyright policy. Formatting has been adapted, including flattening page sections; follow the original DOC page for maps, section-specific layout, current notices and linked documents. Outdoor Next is independent and is not endorsed by DOC.

The accompanying photograph is a licensed general hiking illustration, not a photograph of this route.

Sources & official links

  1. 1.Hahei Beach Short Walk: official route information— Department of Conservation
  2. 2.DOC walking and tramping directory— Department of Conservation

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