Harataonga Bay & Coastal Walk
Harataonga
A tranquil bay on the northeast coast, ringed by hills. Swim beside the DOC campground, and the coastal track offers views of the outlying islands.
Harataonga is a crescent-shaped white-sand bay on the northeast coast. Its calm waters are ideal for swimming and snorkeling, and a DOC campground sits by the bay.
The Harataonga Coastal Walk, about 5 km long, leads from the bay through coastal forest and archaeological sites, with views of Dragon Island and Rakitu Island. The round trip takes about 3–4 hours.
It's about a 30-minute drive from Claris, and the final stretch is a gravel road.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Windy Canyon
- Whangapoua Beach
- Mount Hobson / Hirakimatā
- Aotea Track
- Kaitoke Beach
- Kaitoke Hot Springs Track
- Aotea Great Barrier Dark Sky Sanctuary
- Medlands Beach