Quick facts about this walk
| Location: | Whanagroa, Northland, North Island |
| Distance: | 9.7 km |
| Time: | 1 hour 20 mins return |
| Difficulty: | Medium |
| Elevation: | 219 m |
| Track Quality: | The track is good, dirt, grass then rock climbing at the top |
| Transport: | You’ll need to make your own way to Wangaroa village |
| Mountain bikes? | No |
| Wheelchair access? | No |
| Wet Feet: | No |
| Toilets: | There are toilets in the game fishing club |
| Dog: | No dogs allowed |
| Mobile coverage: | Good |
Great short walk to the top of St Paul’s Rock
We started this walk by arriving by boat and tying the dinghy up at the wharf next to the game fishing club. There is plenty of parking if coming by car.
Walk along the foreshore until you reach the turnoff to the right, there is a nice sign reading “St Paul’s Walking Track”. Follow the road which turns to gravel, until you see the DOC sign and steps over the fence.
Follow the track all the way to the very top of the rock. It’s hard going as it’s straight up. Just before you reach the very top there is a tricky bit where you’ll have to rock climb using the chains hanging from the rocks to pull yourself up.
Enjoy the absolutely awesome views from the top.
Map location and track
My 3d video of the walk
See my photos of the St Paul’s Rock Track
