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Location & access
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route. Check the official route directions before travel.
Official location informationLocation source
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route.
Reference point: -35.44659, 174.41002. WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
DOC Maps walking and tramping reference point (WGS84), exact official-page GUID / Department of Conservation. Checked 2026-10-12.
Key facts
- Distance
- Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
- Walking time
- 1 hr 30 min - 2 hr return
- Track grade
- Easy
- Location
- Mimiwhangata Coastal Park
- Dog access
- No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
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 bush walk at Mimiwhangata offers superb views of Mimiwhangata, the coast and the Poor Knights Islands.
This DOC directory entry covers **Tohumoana Lookout Track ** in Northland, within Mimiwhangata Coastal Park. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.
Distance, time and grade
- Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
- Walking time: 1 hr 30 min - 2 hr return
- DOC grade: Easy
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.
- Alternative access to Mimiwhangata Road; First published on 27 January 2026. Last reviewed on 14 September 2026.
Dog access
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Description
This track takes you to the high point of Tohumoana from which you can return via the ridge or Waikahoa Beach. Panoramic views from the top make this track worth the effort.
The track is sign posted from the saddle of the road that leads over to Mimiwhangata Beach.
The track down from the lookout to Waikahoa Bay is quite steep and passes through manuka and some large pohutukawa before coming out onto the beach.
Getting there
Mimiwhangata Coastal Park is 48 km from Whangārei and 52 km from Russell. Take the old Whangārei-Russell coastal road, turn-off at Helena Bay and continue on Webb Road. After Teal Bay the road is unsealed, narrow and winding, and unsuitable for towing caravans. Mimiwhangata Coastal Road is after the Ngahau Bay turn-off.
Know before you go
No dogs as they are a threat to nesting shorebirds, brown teal and kiwi and also disturb the farm animals.
Portable stoves and liquid fuel is a major concern in dry months. No fires are permitted within the park or on the beach.
Remove all your rubbish.
Northland reserve bylaws apply to Mimiwhangata Scenic Reserve.
Overnight campervan stays are not permitted.
Camping is only permitted at Waikahoa Bay.
Follow tracks and use stiles where provided.
The rest of the farm is open for walking. Avoid disturbing stock and leave gates as you find them.
Farm hazards exist, including some electric fences.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
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.
