Last Updated: 17th Jan 2025

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Cobden Tiphead and Aromahana Sanctuary

Greymouth, West Coast

Submitted by Jessie Lott

Last Updated: 17th Jan 2025

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Grunt Factor: 5 ?

Gnarl Factor: 11 ?

6.4km

90m

100m

  

  

  

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Type of Run

Urban

Out and Back

Totally/mostly flat

Native bush

Beach

Coastal

Riverside

Run Makeup

10%
90%

Sealed Road

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +2.5%

Average Downhill Gradient: -2.9%

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Estimated Times to Run

30:00

Slow

40:00

Moderate

55

Fast

This run incorperates views of the scenic Cobden Tiphead, Cobden beach, Aromahana lagoon and Grey river.

Beginning at the Cobden Tiphead follow the road for 300m until it joins with the trail at the Aromahana sanctuary. Follow the trail alongside the sanctuary to the lagoon, and follow the track as it loops the lagoon. Where the track meets the beachfront enjoy the crashing waves, then turn right and continue following the lagoon track. When it ends at the road, cross the road following the obvious track up to the floodwall. From here you run along the floodwall, taking in views of the estuary and Grey river. The floodwall continues along for 2km before ending at the carpark for the boat ramp. At this point turn around and return along the floodwall.

On the way back you will pass a sign post for the Cobden Island Walk. At low tide you can turn left and follow this loop. This loop is part of the estuary and is prone to flooding. It is often muddy and boggy after rain. The track takes in further views of the Grey river.

At the end of the loop return to the floodwall and follow it back to the Aromahana Lagoon. This time when the track meets the beachfront, follow the gravel beach path towards the Cobden tiphead. This will provide a beachfront run back to the car.

The Aromahana Sanctuary is home to native flora and fauna. This section of the track is 1.2km long and follows a new, well maintained track with multiple viewpoints of the lagoon.

Public toilets at Aromahana sanctuary

Plenty of parking at the Tiphead, or at the Aromahana Sanctuary. No public Transport

3 km

4 minutes

Unknown

No

Easy.

Perfect throughout.

Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Cellphone, Map

The Cobden Island is sucepatble to flooding and can only be accessed at low tide.
At high tide this rest of the trail can be run without needing to do this section. It is just an additional extra to add a couple of kms

Kell's Hotel
181 Bright Street, Cobden
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570988541737
Recently renovated, has friendly staff, as great outdoor garden / seating area and a great general vibe

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