Shakespeare Cliff Scenic and Historic Reserve

Shakespeare Cliff Scenic and Historic Reserve

Shakespeare Cliff Scenic and Historic Reserve
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Bridget M
Melbourne, Australia13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
We left early to do this as it was a hot sunny day. We caught the ferry from Whitianga and then you have a choice of following the road to Flaxmill Bay, or taking the track over the hills. We did the track on the way there and the road on the way back. The hike is stunning - beautiful bush, but lots of up and down and steps. The track isn’t well signposted. If in doubt, chose the path that goes up! The path is not a smooth even track, so be prepared! We loved it - wonderful views along the way. At Flaxmill Bay we had a coffee at the cafe and then did the loop track around Shakespeare Cliff. This was well signposted. We didn’t go down to Lonely Bay (too hot, too many steps) but it would be beautiful to visit.
We headed back to the Ferry Landing via the lovely old cemetery to get the ferry back to Whitianga.
All up we took about 3 hrs with many photo stops, and didn’t rush. You can also visit Cooks Beach if you have enough time. We even saw a of of dolphins out to see from the cliff lookout point!
This was a wonderful morning hike but it’s worth taking a map.
Written February 1, 2024
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Patricia
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
Lots of places to stay at reasonable cost. A lot going on in this beautiful area, we particularly enjoyed a glass bottomed boat ride around the bay. My sister and her husband were with us and have subsequently had a wonderful house built overlooking the bay. A motorcycle rally was in the town of Coromandel at the time of our visit in February, I am not particularly a motorcycle person but was amazed at the variety of fantastic unusual bikes . The atmosphere was really festival and lots going on. The scenery on the Peninsula is fantastic and well worth a visit. We travelled February 2019
Written February 5, 2023
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Phil_Coo
Newcastle, Australia16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
A nice morning walk to check out sunrise and views over Mercury Bay. Well maintained tracks and good information boards on Maori and European history.
Written December 5, 2022
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AllanJGJ
Wellington, New Zealand3,848 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Pleasant, very typical New Zealand coastal view. You can have a good stroll around the headland or drive near the top by car. Worth doing if you're in Cook's Beach or Whitianga. Look out for the plaque commemorating the visit of James Cook!
Written December 3, 2022
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GrantandTracey
Bondi, Australia334 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Lovely ferry and walk. Caught the ferry from Whitianga, then walked to the lookout and back. Took about 1hr 15 mins. A good few steps but definitely worth the effort.
Written November 17, 2022
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Lucinda J
Wellington, New Zealand1,010 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022 • Couples
Beautiful and hot walk to the cliff top and lonely bay, beautiful vistas abs such a magic place. Definitely do this in your trip
Written January 9, 2022
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Leif P
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
wear comfortable shoes/hiking boots, the track is steep in places but well maintained and beautiful views
Written October 12, 2021
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Kennedy R
Thames, New Zealand17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021
A good walk, such an amazing view, Water looks so blue and you can see for miles. I would definately do it again.
Written September 7, 2021
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Andrew & Marie
Christchurch, New Zealand46 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Family
The bay is best visited at low tide to enable you to expose the rock pools.
Water is calm for swimming.
Lovely walk around the head from flaxmill up around and down to cook’s beach with drop down into lonely bay on the way.
Not too hard at all...not suitable for those who can not do stairs.
Written April 24, 2021
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Woop313
Christchurch, New Zealand61 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 • Couples
An easy walk with well maintained tracks and superb views of Whitianga and Cooks beach. You can drive up to the top but the walk is well worth it. A must do while in the area.
Written March 27, 2021
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