Park in the Stony Batter car park, and walk along the farm road up toward the WWII historic gun battlements. The gun sites and other remnants of the once thriving war-time community are visible, and there are fascinating historical stories and photos.

To the right of the track are the amazing rock formations from a volcanic eruption of 7 million years ago.  Look for some fun graffiti!

At the fence at the end of the farm track, climb over a stile and see the sign that denotes the beginning of the Hooks Bay track.

The Hooks Bay track is marked by orange posts. Some are orange painted wooden poles and others metal stakes with orange plastic tops.

Please note: Don’t follow the usual Department of Conservation green and yellow markers, though some are on the same route, some are a different path!

Look out and follow the orange markers across the farm, past the wool shed and barns, and up to the spectacular views out to Hooks Bay and Coromandel Peninsula.

Follow the markers over stiles and through gates, then along a fence line descending toward the water. There are breath taking views in all directions, but keep an eye under foot for cow pats!

Continue left along the fence line above the sea, looking ahead for orange posts and across a small creek. At the last markers, climb over the fence (no stile) and follow the rough track, down a grassy cliff to the beach (see below).

Depending on the time of year, enjoy a picnic, swim or just marvel at the views from the beach.

Re-trace your steps to return to the car park, following the orange markers.