Viewpoint
Mount Paku summit
Tairua, Waikato
A short, steep scramble to a 360-degree view over Tairua, Pauanui and the islands.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
A volcanic hill at the harbour mouth, the summit gives views over Tairua, Pauanui, the Mercury and Slipper islands and the ranges inland. You can start from the stairs at the south end of Tairua Beach or drive part way up Paku Drive for a short 10 to 15 minute climb.
Good to know
- Take care on the boulder scramble at the top
- Drive up to the playground car park for the shortest route
- Sunrise and sunset are the best times
- Best time
- Sunrise or sunset
- Getting there
- Sealed to the Paku Drive car park, short steep walk
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
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