Kaitarakihi (852m)

This is the highest peak of the Coromandel range.  The track begins from the road summit on SH25A between Thames and Tairua.  The climb begins almost immedately and gradually meanders through densely overgrown bush. Tree markers are present  but an easily be missed due to the overgrowth, something I got very familar with!!  Towards the end of the climb the track gives way to a sheer rock climb that ascends the mountain quite quickly and before long I was suddenly at the summit staring at the sign that told me I'd reached it.

Kaitarakihi peak, Coromandel

Here the views are blocked to the north but impressive in every other direction.  From here I could see Mt Maunganui, the Firth of Thames, Whangamata and even Mt Egdecumbe in the far distance!!  Not a huge peak but well worth it for the vews alone...

Firth of Thames

Here's to the next one...