The White Star Trail is a new three-day, three-night, self-guided walking experience opening this summer, inviting walkers to journey into the remote and rugged heart of the Coromandel Peninsula. Beginning at White Star Station, the trail leads through native forests, across sweeping ridgelines and past hidden waterfalls on exclusive private tracks. This is Hauraki Coromandel as few have experienced it.

Walkers will have access to 35km of trails winding through the 1,100-hectare working farm. Adventurers will traverse nearly 400 hectares of QEII-protected native forest, climb to panoramic lookouts, and walk paths that few will ever tread. This landscape is raw, protected, and waiting.

The White Star Trail takes walkers through landscapes that shift with every step. Grass farm tracks give way to dense native bush. Valley floors climb to ridgeline heights. Old miners' trails weave through nikau palm groves. And everywhere, views that span from the Hauraki Gulf to Great Barrier Island.

Megan Nunn, Marketing Manager for Destination Hauraki Coromandel, says:

“The launch of the White Star Trail marks an exciting new chapter for Hauraki Coromandel’s tracks and trails network. With the global appeal of walking and hiking experiences continuing to rise, trails like this not only showcase our region’s stunning natural landscapes, but also deliver meaningful benefits for our local communities and economy. Alongside experiences such as the Coromandel Coastal Walkway, The Pinnacles and Pahi Coastal Walk, the White Star Trail offers visitors another way to slow down, connect and explore the natural beauty of our region.”

Accommodation along the trail ranges from restored farm cottages to off-grid bush cabins tucked deep within the forest. Each night offers a warm haven with comfortable beds, hot showers and the rare quiet that only wilderness can provide. Daily meals are included, with shared dinners celebrating local flavours and station hospitality.

The trail has been developed in partnership by sixth-generation station owners Karl and Tellic Evans and trail designer Nick Reader of Element Events.

Nick Reader says:

“The Northern Coromandel has been my playground for more than 30 years. Working with White Star Station to open these landscapes to others is incredibly special. This trail offers people the chance to escape, explore and truly recharge in one of Aotearoa’s most remarkable places.”

As part of the region’s GOOD FOR YOUR SOUL – Kaitiaki initiative, the White Star Trail experience supports the ongoing care of Hauraki Coromandel's environment. For every trip taken this summer, one native tree will be planted on White Star Station to help restore biodiversity and strengthen the mauri of the land. Walkers will also have the option to contribute further to local planting and restoration projects, enabling every journey to give back to the place that makes it possible.

Early walkers have responded with high praise:

“The White Star Trail exceeded all our expectations. We could take our time and really soak in every view. The combination of native forest, coastal outlooks and genuine hospitality made it magic. The bush cabin experience was unforgettable.”
— Julie & Logan, Taupō

Location: White Star Station, Colville, Coromandel Peninsula
Duration: 3 nights, 3 days of walking - 35km
Accommodation: Farm cottages and off-grid bush cabins
Terrain: Native bush, Ridgeline trails, farmland, coastal viewpoints, waterfall valleys
Style: Self-guided with full catering and luggage transfer

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