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A walker’s guide 5th Edition

Venture A Venture publication TARANAKI Te Puna Umanga WELCOME

Taranaki boasts magnificent gardens, the iconic Mt Taranaki, a spectacular national park, three marine reserves, iron sand beaches fringed with great surf, wonderful lakes, a vibrant art and cultural scene, gourmet cafés and restaurants, museums and galleries, and a range of activities for those with a sense of fun and adventure.

A network of walking tracks and pathways provides visitors with a link between these many attractions, and a unique perspective of the dramatic Taranaki landscape.

These trails offer you the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and help you discover some of the region’s many reserves, parks, areas of historical interest and natural beauty. In this booklet we highlight some of the best scenic tracks and pathways the region has to offer, from exploring the alpine splendour of the Wilkies Pools Track to meandering along one of our coastal paths. Discovering Taranaki by foot will give you an experience like no other.

ISBN 978-0-473-15864-4 Getting to TaranakiGetting GETTING TO TARANAKI

By air, land or sea, Taranaki is an accessible region located halfway between and on the west coast of ’s .

By Air Air New Zealand flies direct to from Auckland or Wellington daily. The non-stop 45 minute flight will reaffirm your decision to visit Taranaki. Centred around a picture-perfect mountain, the lush regional countryside fertilised by countless eruptions over the centuries is simply stunning on a perfect day, framed on three sides by the endless Tasman Sea lapping the coastline with world-renowned surf breaks. If you are in the , Air New Zealand flies direct from to New Plymouth Monday to Friday. The flight takes around 90 minutes.

By Road There are two main arterial routes into Taranaki. From the north State Highway 3 (SH3) brings you along the dramatic coast of North Taranaki from Te Kuiti, whilst from the south State Highway 3 brings you north through Wanganui and into Taranaki via Waitotara.

For those who are coming from the east and enjoy adventure and history, the Forgotten World Highway (SH43), New Zealand’s oldest heritage trail, is a must. Starting in Taumarunui the 155km highway winds its way through rugged hill country and historic Whangamomona to Stratford and takes around three and a half hours to drive.

Regular bus services to Taranaki operate from Auckland and Wellington and stop at points in between. CONTENTS

Route no. Name of Walk distance grade Of Walk Approx. Time Egmont National Park (km) 1 Pouakai Circuit 23.4 Moderate/Strenuous 2 - 3 day circuit 2 York Loop Track 7.0 Moderate 3 hours 3 Potaema Track 0.6 Easy (Barrier-free) 15 - 20 mins 4 Mt Taranaki Summit Track 14.0 (return) Strenuous 8 - 12 hours 5 Wilkies Pools Loop Track 2.3 Easy/Moderate 1 - 1.5 hours 6 Kapuni Loop Track 2.0 Moderate 1 - 1.5 hours This is only a selection of walks on offer in Egmont National Park. For a full list visit www.doc.govt.nz

New Plymouth District 7 Whitecliffs Walkway 6.5 - 14.0 Moderate 4 - 7 hours 8 Waitara Heritage Trail 6.0 Easy/Moderate 1.5 hours 9 Mangati/Hickford Park Walkways 6.0 Moderate/Strenuous 2 - 2.5 hours 10 The Coastal Walkway - Part 1 2.5 Easy/Moderate 55 mins 11 The Coastal Walkway - Part 2 5.6 Easy/Moderate 1 hour 20 mins 12 The Coastal Walkway - Part 3 4.7 Easy/Moderate 1 hour 5 mins 13 Te Henui Walkway 5.9 Easy/Moderate up to 2 hours 14 Tupare Walkway 1.0 Moderate up to 2 hours 15 Huatoki Walkway 5.0 Moderate/Strenuous 1.5 hours 16 Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve Track 1.9 Easy up to 1 hour 17 Meeting of the Waters/ Araheke Bush Walk 3.0 (return) Easy 2 hours 18 Lake Mangamahoe 3.0 - 6.0 Strenuous 1.5 - 2 hours

Stratford District 19 Mt Damper Falls Walk 2.0 (return) Easy 40 mins - 1 hour 20 Stratford Heritage Walkway 1.0 Easy 30 - 40 mins 21 Carrington Walkway 3.0 - 9.0 Easy/Moderate 1 - 4.5 hours 22 Cardiff Centennial Walkway 3.0 Moderate/Strenuous 1.5 hours 23 Hollard Gardens Walkway 2.0 Easy up to 2 hours

South Taranaki District 24 Walkway 7.0 Easy/Moderate 3 - 4 hours 25 Ohawe Beach to Waihi Beach Coastal Walk 5.0 (one way) Moderate 3 hours 26 Walkway 4.2 Easy/Moderate 1.5 - 2 hours 27 Lake Rotorangi Walkway 1.5 Easy 40 mins 28 River Historic Walkway 1.5 Easy/Moderate 1 - 1.5 hours About Venture About Taranaki ABOUT VENTURE TARANAKI

The Taranaki Walkers Guide booklet is part of a collection of publications produced by Venture Taranaki Trust the Regional Development Agency. These booklets and brochures showcase aspects of our region to the many and varied visitors and our communities.

Venture Taranaki is a dynamic organisation working across tourism and conventions, regional marketing and major events, and business and economic development. As such the Trust is the first point of contact for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of the Taranaki region.

The region’s official website – www.taranaki.info – presents a wealth of information for anyone looking to visit, move to or learn more about Taranaki, or grow a business within the region. The site offers everything from accommodation options to coming events, jobs opportunities in the region to a lifestyle toolkit, and regional intelligence to business assistance programmes.

Venture Taranaki works one-on-one with individuals, businesses, small groups, clusters, media and industry to grow the economic wellbeing of Taranaki. Contact us now to find out how we can work with you.

For more information: www.taranaki.info STAYING IN

TARANAKI Staying Staying Taranaki in

There’s somewhere for everyone to lay their head in Taranaki.

From international hotel chains and good value motels, to boutique hotels, lodges, bed and breakfast and quality hostels. Whether you’re after luxury, alpine, or character-filled accommodation, Taranaki has it all.

For up to date information on accommodation and to book visit www.taranaki.info/visit/accommodation.php or visit one of the region’s i-SITEs.

i-SITE Visitor Centres

New Plymouth Stratford South Taranaki i-SITE Visitor Centre i-SITE Visitor Centre i-SITE Visitor Centre . Prospero Place 55 High Street, Hawera 1 Ariki St, New Plymouth Miranda Street, Stratford Phone: 06 278 8599 Phone: 06 759 0897 Phone: 06 765 6708 Email: [email protected] 0800 639 759 0800 765 670 www.southtaranaki.com/visit Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.newplymouthnz.com www.stratford.govt.nz WalkwayClassification WALKWAY CLASSIFICATION Paths mountaineers. A few may be suitable for Paths are well-formed and provide for mountain bikers. The tracks generally easy walking suitable for all ages and follow the lie of the land and are most fitness levels. Access is provided commonly not formed. on a durable surface such as concrete, Barrier-Free chip seal or compacted gravel. Many Barrier-free standard is where there is paths cater for people with mobility a demonstrated demand or significant difficulties or limitations, and children in potential use by physically disabled pushchairs or prams. people. Where a track has been Short Walk developed to a barrier-free standard, Short walks are well-formed and provide the facilities associated with the track for up to one hour’s easy walking include bridges, shelters, toilets and suitable for most ages and fitness levels. display signs that also cater for people with disabilities. Walking Track Walking tracks cater for those who want Barrier-free design strives to make the a walk that takes from a few minutes built environment accessible to and to one full day return. These tracks are usable by all persons. It promotes usually reasonably easy day trips with a integration and independence through low level of risk, and are of a standard design that is safe and functional for to enable use by relatively inexperienced everyone. walkers with a low level of backcountry skill. Some may be suitable for cyclists or Courtesy on our shared pathways mountain bikers as well as pedestrians. Courtesy is paramount on our pathways - they are there for us all to share. Keep Easy Tramping Track left to allow others to manoeuvre past These tracks cater for less experienced you. Stay on the path - we share the trampers expecting a low-risk experience environment with native plants and in the backcountry. They will generally animals. Riders beware there are slow be multi-day tramping tracks and some moving humans ahead so keep your may be suitable for mountain bikers as speed down, keep left and yield to well as pedestrians. pedestrians. Ring your bell or say hello if Tramping Track you are coming up on someone. These tracks cater for more experienced backcountry adventurers including trampers, hunters, anglers and TIPS FOR WALKERS

Walking is one of the most accessible pastimes: you can safely walk in towns or Tips Tips forWalkers in the countryside without any specialist clothing, equipment or skills. However, if you plan to go deeper into the countryside you will be more comfortable and safe if you take a little time to prepare and follow a few simple safety instructions. If you intend to go into more remote and rugged areas, good planning and preparation are essential. The outdoor safety code • Plan your trip. Seek local knowledge, plan your route and allow a reasonable amount of time. • Tell someone. Tell someone your plans and leave a date for when to raise the alarm if you haven’t returned (visit www.adventuresmart.org.nz to log your intentions). • Be aware of the weather. New Zealand’s weather can be highly unpredictable. Check the forecast and expect weather changes. (visit www.metservice.com or dial metphone 0900 999 24 charges may apply) • Know your limits. Challenge yourself within your physical limits and experience. • Take sufficient supplies. Make sure you have enough food, equipment, clothing and emergency rations for the worst-case scenario. Take appropriate means of communication.

ENVIRONMENT CARE • Respect the plants, wildlife and the natural environment. • Have consideration for others. • Remove all rubbish you take with you or use the rubbish bins provided. • Never light fires. • Take only photographs and memories. • Stop the spread of didymo and other freshwater pests. Remember to check, clean and dry all items before entering and when moving between waterways. Tips for Walkers

Your safety is your responsibility. safety is your Your At leastAt member of the one party should carry a full first proof aid kitin a water pharmacies). outdoor shops or from many (available container In an dial 111. emergency 2-3 litres of water; cellphone/mountain radio/personal locator beacon; walking of water;2-3 litres radio/personal beacon; walking cellphone/mountain locator (and mountaineering crampons ice axe, putties/gaiters (optional); poles (optional); and ice conditions. experience) in snow Check with DOC visitor centre staff centre DOC visitor Check with track conditions. for updated right the gear: leggings; sturdy raincoat and waterproof footwear; warm Take and hat; and sunscreen; sunhat, sunglasses first gloves clothing, aid kit; food and for some coastal walks and where river crossed. are mouths for some coastal walks is forecast. inclement weather where coastal or river walks Avoid alone, particularly walk Don’t in bush or secluded areas. It is essential that you check tide tables (www.metservice.com) before you leave (www.metservice.com) leave check tide tables before you It is essential that you For greater detail refer to topographical maps available from the from maps available topographical to refer detail greater For Department of Conservation. Warning: The maps in this booklet are a guide only and are not suitable suitable not and are a guide only are The maps in this booklet Warning: navigation. for • • • • • • • Be prepared! • PERSONALAFETY S Pouakai Circuit

Type of Walkway: Tramping Track the North Taranaki coastline greet you atop the range. Distance: 23.4km Pouakai Hut to Egmont National Park Grade of walk: Moderate/Strenuous Visitor Centre (Time: 6 hours)

OUTE 1 Time: 2 - 3 day circuit From Pouakai Hut, the Pouakai track

R traverses open tussock lands and sub- alpine to the top of Henry Peak. The Pouakai Circuit displays centuries of Take advantage of the viewing platform volcanic activity with the active erosion to gaze down over the Taranaki ring plain, scar of the Boomerang slip, the towering Ahukawakawa swamp and across to the columns of the Dieffenbach cliffs and the northern slopes of the mountain. red water of the Kokowai Stream caused by The track then descends into mixed manganese oxide oozing from the earth. kamahi forest and crosses the bridge over The circuit takes you through the fragile the Kaiauai stream. Ahukawakawa Swamp, golden tussocks, summer flowers with a side trip to the After crossing the stream, the track Stony River’s Bells Falls. Gnarled trees bent traverses some deep gullies before to the will of the weather line the track. reaching the swingbridge over the River. Route Description Egmont National Park Visitor Centre to You can then take the shorter track to Holly Hut (Time: 3 - 4 hours) Kaiauai car park on Egmont Road or From the Camphouse, the well-formed follow the Ram Track up to the Egmont track steadily climbs through montane National Park Visitor Centre. forest and sub-alpine scrub. You’ll have excellent views of the Waiwhakaiho and The track is steep and muddy in places Kokowai river gorges, Ahukawakawa with tree roots and embedded rocks. wetland and the upper slopes of Some streams are not bridged and Mt Taranaki as the track gradually weather in this area is changeable and descends to cross the unbridged difficult to predict. Minarapa stream, and on the Holly Hut.

Holly Hut to Pouakai Hut (Time: 2 - 3 hours) The Ahukawakawa track crosses an extensive wetland. Rest at the viewing platform to appreciate the full benefits of this major wetland. It crosses the Stony River and ascends the ridge through sub-alpine mountain cedar before turning right along the top of the Pouakai range. Turn left at the junction of the track for a short descent to Pouakai Hut. Breathtaking views of Okau

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Type of Walkway: Walking Track Follow the track to the embankment and Distance: 7.0km then turn left. A little further on, the first sidetrack on your left takes in the river Grade of walk: Moderate quarry where line segments are OUTE 2 Time: 3 hours still visible.

R The second sidetrack takes you part way York Loop track is within Egmont to the middle quarry which was closed National Park and follows part of the old after flooding. A large pile of spoiled rock Egmont Branch Railway Line which was can still be found there. constructed in 1901 to provide metal for roads and rocks for . It Return to the fork and turn left and carried rock from mountain quarries for continue to the footbridge and a large use on Taranaki’s roads and railways clearing known as the Foot Station. You’ll and the breakwater at the port of New pass old water flumes and culverts along the way. The foot station was the end Plymouth. The quarry operated until the of the railway line and the clearing was late 1920s. once a rail yard. A ropeway was planned to an upper mountain quarry but access The York Rd. Railway was an industrious remained by foot and horse-drawn place. House sites, crusher remains, wagons on rails. waterlines, a sand trap and culverts can still be seen. The track returns to the starting point via the old service road. Route Description Turn left 100m up the track from the park boundary. On approaching the Crusher site take a two-minute detour to visit the site of the bunk houses and cottages. Return and walk past the old crusher site where the massive retaining wall remains. It was part of the building that housed the crushing machine and other works.

Continue over the footbridge and follow the old railway embankments and water pipeline to view the sand trap. On the way you’ll see the rusting remains of the old waterline. The sand trap is still semi- operational and you will see the old valves. Ahititi Okau

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website: www.taranaki.info/walktaranaki Route 2 Potaema Track

You’ll pass through lush lowland forest Type of Walkway: Walking Track made up of rimu, rata, kamahi, kahikatea, Distance: 0.6m mountain totara, pokaka and a few Grade of walk: Easy (Barrier-free) pahautea or mountain cedar. These trees thrive in the rich fertile conditions. OUTE 3 Time: 15 - 20 minutes Magnificent views of the mountain can R be seen across the swamp from the This barrier-free track starts at the viewing area. Potaema picnic area about 3km from the park boundary on Pembroke Road. Suited to families, wheelchairs, pushchairs, the disabled, aged and short-stop travellers, this track truly exhibits a rain forest environment, lush with its hanging gardens and carpets of moss and ferns dwarfed by a towering forest.

On a fine day witness from the viewing platform at the end of the track the origins of its name: Potae (hat) ma (top or white); the magnificent view of the mountain towering over the swamp. Potaema is the most accessible of the lowland mires in the park and has the greatest variety of vegetation. No matter the time of the year, Potaema will display an array of flowering plants, native birds and insects catching the interest of inquisitive visitors.

East Egmont is at the end of this road but begin this track from the Potaema picnic area, 3km in from the park boundary on the left side of Pembroke Rd.

The track leads to a large lowland mire (bog) that sustains a wide variety of flora and fauna.

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snow in the late spring, this flow begins to Type of Walkway: Tramping Track look like a lizard. Take care not to dislodge Distance: 14.0km (return) rocks as you climb higher. Rocks gather speed as they bounce down the mountain Grade of walk: Strenuous and can be extremely dangerous for OUTE 4 Time: 8 - 12 hours climbers following your path. R An ice axe, crampons and mountaineering This climb is the most spectacular and experience are essential if there is snow or adventurous in Taranaki and is not to be ice on the summit and upper slopes. The taken lightly. Be well prepared and if not crater has snow in it all year round. Climb experienced, take a guide. There are ever- the short steep slope to reach the summit changing views as you ascend through rocks but please respect the spiritual the vegetation zones from montane forest significance to Maori of this mighty ancestor at the Egmont National Park Visitor by not standing on the very highest point. Centre through to scoria and rock in From the summit area most of the mountain summer and snow and ice in winter. features are visible. Look south to Fanthams Peak and out to the Kaikoura Range in the Route Description South Island. Look west over the collapsed From the Egmont National Park Visitor crater rim to the Turtle, the rocky feature Centre the Summit Climb heads up the that from some aspects has a broad turtle- boardwalk past the historic Camphouse like back. Look down the eroding western and onto Translator Rd. You will approach slopes to the lahar-covered farmland. the TV translator and Tahurangi Lodge after a tough walk of about 1½ hours and you To the North you’ll look down to the will notice you have entered the alpine zone Ahukawakawa Swamp nestled under where tussocks and mosses struggle for the Pouakai Range and out to the extinct survival at this exposed altitude. volcanic succession of the Kaitake Range, the and Paritutu Rock at On clear days the views are expansive over New Plymouth. Look east, over the crater to the blue Tasman Sea, the lush pasture the Shark’s Tooth, to the very top of the East checkerboard of North and South Taranaki Ridge. and on to the snow-capped volcanoes of the Central North Island. The town of Stratford sits to the east and further on are the vast lowland of the Continue up past Tahurangi Lodge, cross Matemateaonga and Waitaanga ranges the Around the Mountain Track into Hongi’s with the volcanoes of the Tongariro National Valley. Climb the many stairways to the Park visible on the horizon. The descent is scoria zigzag track on the poled route. This usually faster and a rest and afternoon tea track takes you to a rock lava flow called at the Egmont National Park Visitor Centre the Lizard. When the rocks emerge from the are just rewards. Ahititi Okau

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water or views. You begin and end on R 45 Koro o a Egmont Village the same track above the Dawson Falls d Tarata Sto ny River U Tataraimaka Te Henui Kaimata pp Inglewood Visitor Centre. It is possible to go to the e d r Korito a Pohokura Okato Pi o to R pools and return the same way, without ne O R et Kaimiro m Puniho xf o re a o ad St h rd n r Ratapiko crossing the river. The track takes you to Pu R o u n o gt D ih ad in d W o rr a are R a o a series of pools formed by the scouring a R o C R iv ad Egmont t er Warea n o Tariki Tumahu m action of water-borne sand and gravel on National g Te Wera E d a Kupe Huiroa o R 20,000-year-old lava. They are well worth Newall Park y North Egmont re W r Tuna Strathmore

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d R g Waingongoro Hut. This junction is also a n Opunake o a i i R t 3 r i a s e a iaua Riv ik n a t a where the return loop will bring you back W a H P Auroa Kapuni M Matapu d a later in the walk. d o R a Skeet Road Pihama o Mangawhero o Te Roti

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45 u Further Information: Points Of Interest A Okaiawa tream paeiti S Lake Waipae Oeo OtakehoEgmont National Park Visitor Centre A Lookout Manaia Normanby Rotorangi Kaupokonui2879 Egmont Rd. (off SH3 at Egmont Village) B Wilkies Pools Inaha Tokaora ream Phone: 06 756 0990 onui St Kaupok Email: [email protected] C Twin Falls r Rive Website:oro www.doc.govt.nz D Bubbling Springs gong Wain Mokoia E Weir F Dawson Falls Visitor Centre er Manutahi Riv ahoe Tang 3 website: www.taranaki.info/walktaranakiKakaramea Route 5

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Kapuni Loop Track 3 Mim W i a Riv A steep side-track leads down to the base it e a Ur r Uruti ra en Type of Walkway: Walking Track W u of the falls but a railed viewing point on R i R a iv i iw e ve h r r the main track provides the best overall a k Motunui Distance: 2.0km a ih view of the waterfall. After the viewpoint, o Waitara Onaero R Brixton Urenui Grade of walk: Moderate iv the track winds its way up to the road. e r Okoki OUTE 6 Time: 1 - 1.5 hours Look for the layers of lava, pumice, New Plymouth Tikorangi

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n A pleasant drive to 900m above sea level for the best view. a l 3 p U on Mt Taranaki’s south-eastern slopes P l y Walk past the lookout and follow the track m brings you to the Dawson Falls road end. Oakura o u Hurworth t as it winds up to the road. Cross the road h Waitui

R This is the starting point for many walks on 45 Koro o a Egmont Village and enter a forest of fuchsia, kotukutuku d Tarata this side of the mountain. Sto ny River U Tataraimaka Te Henui Kaimata and fern. The track leads to the clearingp p Inglewood e d r Korito a Pohokura Okato Pi o below Konini Lodge and a path up to your to R ne The Kapuni Loop track meanders its way O R et Kaimiro m Puniho xf o re a o ad St h starting point. rd n r Ratapiko Pu R o u down the true right bank of the Kapuni n o gt D ih ad in d W o rr a are R a o a R o C R River where alpine plant species can be Exercise caution wheniv walking in ad Egmont t er Warea n o Tariki Tumahu m found out of their vegetation zone due to the vicinity of the road and near the National g Te Wera E d a Kupe Huiroa o Newall R water and wind borne seed distribution. Park y waterway. North Egmont re W r Tuna Strathmore

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d Wharehuia your way to your start point via montane Pe Pembroke Dawson Falls mbr Douglas Rahotu oke Ro 43 eam ad forest dominated by kamahi and totara. ereere Str i Road Punga garik M N a n Stratford a Toko i a Cardiff Stream R Route Description henua o Otuw ad a Ro d ta Oaonui ha The walk starts to the left of Manaia Road aw Mahoe Finnerty Road m Ar i Strea d aonu a Rowan O o d Ngaere below the Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge. R Roa ake ia Makaka pun a O A two minute return walk to the power Ih Kaponga Mangatoki Taungatara Te Kiri ham Road Elt am Road d Elth a Eltham d station is a worthwhile detour. Listen o a Awatuna R Riverlea o

d R g a n to the Kapuni Stream which drives one Opunake o a i i R t 3 r i a s e a iaua Riv ik n a t a of world’s oldest continually operating W a H P Auroa Kapuni M Matapu d a o d generators. It supplies the power for the a R Skeet Road Pihama o Mangawhero o Te Roti

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45 u located only 30m from the Lodge. A Okaiawa tream paeiti S Lake Waipae Oeo Otakeho Manaia Normanby Rotorangi Further on down the road, the Kapuni Kaupokonui Inaha m Tokaora Loop Track enters the forest. Follow the i Strea pokonu southern bank of the Kapuni Stream Kau Hawera r Rive oro through mountain rainforest to the top of gong Wain Dawson Falls. Mokoia

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Whenuakura River Whitecliffs Walkway

allow access to the ramp and farm, and Type of Walkway: Walking Track then follow the signs to the cliff top track. Distance: 6.5 - 14.0km Cross open farmland to Mt Davidson and then follow the ridge top track across Grade of walk: Moderate land of Ngati Tama, the local . OUTE 7 Time: 4 - 7 hours R Descend to the Waipingau Stream where The walkway travels over private land you can follow the stream to the coast and is closed to access from 1 July to and walk south along the beach back to 30 September for lambing and other Pukearuhe. The round trip is 6.5 km but farming related work. be aware of the tide times. There are no exit points along this beach until you This walkway uses the Kapuni to Auckland are back at the boat ramp. For your own gas pipeline route for 14 km from safety do not attempt the walk unless you Pukearuhe to Tongaporutu and offers can reach Pukearuhe no later than two stunning views of the North Taranaki hours after low tide. coastline and the Parininihi Marine Reserve. The laying of the pipeline Off the coast is the Parininihi Marine involved an immense amount of heavy Reserve, home to a variety of fish species, construction work and these operations large lobster populations and a colourful opened up walking access to the dramatic tangle of exotic sponges. Anglers can forest and coastal country of the region. surf cast from the beach south of the The walkway crosses open farmland Waipingau Stream, but the beach to the (privately owned) to Mt Davidson, where north is part of the reserve. it enters Ngati Tama private land. It The walkway continues to the Parininihi then follows the pipeline route along trig and then descends to the junction of the ridge tops before descending to the the Mt Messenger Track leading to State Waipingau Stream. Here you can divert Highway 3. This option is 11 km (up to from the track and return to Pukearuhe by 7 hours). following the stream to the coast (1.2km) and walking south along the beach The Whitecliffs Walkway now descends (tide permitting). For your own safety, to private farmland and the old Te Horo do not attempt to walk unless you stock tunnel (no longer accessible). can reach Pukearuhe no later than The rest of the walkway follows Clifton Rd. two hours after low tide. through private farmland to the sealed road at Tongaporutu. Spectacular views Begin at the Pukearuhe boat ramp at the include the Three Sisters rock formations. end of Pukearuhe Rd. It’s just north of Urenui and near the cliff top site of an old If walking the whole walkway, return redoubt and military settlement. Park to transport needs to be arranged. NewPlymouth District

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F. The Works Wharves Type of Walkway: Path In the 1890s two small wharves were built to Distance: 6.0km service the growing freezing works industry. G. Railway Signal Box Grade of walk: Easy/Moderate This originated in Stratford but was brought to OUTE 8 Time: 1.5 hours Waitara in 1960 to serve as a club house for R the Waitara Boating Club. The Waitara valley has a rich and sheltered H. River Fords history, with the countryside scattered with These were utilised by travellers in the early evidence of fortifications reflecting a period days of settlement. of human occupation over many hundreds I. Hurirapa Pa of years. With European settlement in This was the only pa of four in the district that North Taranaki occurring from 1841, was not destroyed in the . conflict began to arise over the colonists J. The Return Port attempt to gain land for cultivation. This In 1848 Wiremu Kingi Te Rangitaake and culminated in the first Taranaki War in followers returned home to occupy four new 1860/61. The town (then known as Raleigh) pa on the western side of the River. came into being, with borough status K. The Waitara Blockhouse achieved in 1904 when the name reverted Kuhikuhi Pa was erected here in 1848 but was to Waitara. destroyed in 1860 to build a blockhouse at the beginning of the first war. The harbour pilot’s Points of Interest house and signal box (c.1880) still remain here. A. Te Roimata O Te Atiawa L. Pukekohe This stone commemorates Wiremu Kingi Te Originally built as a village before 1700, Rangitaake, a paramount chief of Te Atiawa at Pukekohe was defended by ditches, banks and the time of the first Taranaki War in 1860/61. palisades. B. The Bridges of Waitara M. Rose Garden Bridging the was a major This garden commemorates the late Mr Bob challenge in early settler days but in 1871 the Donaldson for his long service to Waitara as a first pile of a bridge was driven in. borough councillor. C. Carved Panels N. The Railway Ten carved panels are located on the The New Plymouth to Waitara railway was boardwalk representing the flora and fauna opened in 1875 to link New Plymouth with the of Waitara. nearest sheltered port. D. Ruamano O. Memorial Cenotaph This stone is dedicated to the many workers This monument commemorates the 78 who (since 1880) have worked in the meat servicemen from Waitara District who fell in processing plant originally near this site. the two World Wars. E. Waitara Pill Box P. Aorangi Pa The Home Guard (formed during World War II) For several hundred years a fortified pa and used this to defend the area of coast between settlement occupied this bluff. Waipapa Stream to Waiongana River. NewPlymouth District

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Whenuakura River Mangati/Hickford Park Walkways

Type of Walkway: Walking Track Hickford Park The coastal portion of the reserve is made Distance: 6.0km up of expansive vegetative dunes which Grade of walk: Moderate/Strenuous increase in size and height to the east. OUTE 9 Time: 2 - 2.5 hours The undeveloped mown pathway that R runs along the foreshore provides access Only minutes away from the Bell Block to the rocky beach. Also found at this residential area, this beautiful walkway location are spring-fed wetlands at Waipu travels through farmland and coastal Lagoons and the artificial wetlands at the plantings. former oxidation ponds, both of which provide habitat for a number of bird and Route Description animal species. The area is one of the few Follow the track through the paddocks and remaining natural wetlands in Taranaki. sealed areas. The Department of Conservation has listed Waipu Lagoons as a protected natural area Te Rewa Rewa because of their wildlife values. Ngati Tawhirikura hapu have mana whenua over this historic site and surrounding area. The reserve is also of historic and cultural Their lands were strategically chosen to significance to Puketapu hapu, which is provide a good defence mechanism with within the tribal rohe (boundary) of well sited lookout points to see approaching Te Atiawa iwi. enemy, access to an array of food-gathering places, and large flat areas for cultivation. Mangati A mown and sealed pathway follows the On 6 June 1887 a Crown grant was issued for 504 acres, three roads and 36 Mangati Stream as it winds from Bell perches, known as Katere or Waiwhakaiho Block Beach, through a residential area to Native reserve, to members of the Ngati Parklands Ave, and now connects through Tawhirikura hapu. A certificate was issued to De Havilland Drive. In 2011 this walkway some 17 years later to the Public Trustee was extended to the Bell Block industrial who administered native reserves under area. section 8 of the Native Reserves Act 1882. Bell Block Beach In 1905, just under 80 acres of Katere Reserve containing the historic Rewa Rewa This beach provides access for water-based Pa and urupa were compulsory acquired activities, including boat launching. through the Public Works Act 1905 for a Toilets are available, dogs are permitted on rifle range. this pathway and there is free parking.

On 4 June 2007, a joint partnership for For further information contact New Te Rewa Rewa between New Plymouth Plymouth i-SITE Visitor Centre, refer to District Council and Tawhirikura Hapu Trust page 6. was signed. NewPlymouth District

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3 Type of Walkway: Path/Short Walk Mim W i a Ri i ve Distance: 2.5km ta Ur r Uruti ra en W u R i R Grade of walk: aEasy/Moderate iv i iw e ve h r r a Time: 55 minutes k Motunui a Breakwater Rd OUTE 10 ih o Waitara Paritutu Rock Onaero R R Brixton Urenui iv B Carpark e r Okoki A Tikorangi New Plymouth Back Centennial Dr Beach Ta C pu Lepperton ae Hillsborough Carpark S tr ea m 45 d 3A n

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Cemetery. This is an attractive area in Type of Walkway: Path/Short Walk spring with its many rhododendrons. Distance: 5.9km A bridge takes you over the river again, Grade of walk: Easy/Moderate back onto the east side where you stay until Cumberland St. Other than where Time: Up to 2 hours

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R track, where there are some steps over This is the more popular of New a rise, the walkway is wide enough for a Plymouth’s two river walkways. Te Henui vehicle. As such it is popular with cyclists. winds its way up from the coast through a variety of native and exotic flora, and At Cumberland St. you can head back to past several picnic areas and swimming the coast on the other side of the river.

holes. It extends from the coast at East You can continue south to the end of the End Reserve to Welbourn and follows the walkway (another 1.5km) which is very scenic Te Henui River. On the way you scenic and worth the walk. You need to pass by historical pa sites and a wide cross both Cumberland St. and the river, range of flora and fauna. carrying on over what eventually narrows

Gazetted as a national walkway, Te Henui to a track with a reassuring sign that you is one of the most beautiful walkways in are going the right way!

New Plymouth District and yet, incredibly, The track winds its way along before it originates from a sewage pipe route. crossing the river and beginning to climb up the 56 steps to Durham Ave. To walk Route Description a loop back to Cumberland St. (and then There are many places to access this back to the coast) walk down Durham walkway. To complete the whole walk, Ave, left at Junction Rd, left at Puketotara begin from the ‘lightning bolt’ bridge on St. and left at Heta Rd. Heta Rd. is now the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway at extended down to Cumberland St. There the East End Reserve, at the eastern end is also a walkway that links from London of Buller St. Tce. to Heta Rd

A concrete path takes you under the For further information contact New railway bridge on the eastern side of Te Plymouth i-SITE Visitor Centre, refer to Henui River. Follow this past the bowling page 6. club, cross the river and go left to follow the river past the croquet greens. Before going under the Devon Street Bridge you are likely to encounter hungry ducks waiting for an offering.

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gradients. There are a number of seats to Type of Walkway: Path/Short Walk rest on and take in the scenery. Distance: 1.0km The House Stroll Grade of walk: Moderate The House Stroll is the easiest walk of the Time: Up to 2 hours three. Once you walk down the drive to OUTE 14 the house area the paths are all on the

R Tupare is a beautifully sculpted same level. You will experience some of landscaped garden nestled on a hillside the most popular areas of the garden overlooking the Waiwhakaiho River on the including the Elizabeth Garden (a popular outskirts of New Plymouth. The property garden for weddings), the glasshouse area features a Chapman Taylor designed which encompasses some delightfully homestead and a gardener’s cottage. planted herbaceous borders, and of Tupare was the home of Sir Russell and course the gardens around the house. Lady Matthews. They bought the property All of the paths on the Garden Walk and in 1932 as a gorse and bracken covered the House Stroll are asphalted. hillside. You can learn about the garden’s history and the people involved from information in the cottage and also around the garden. At the Gatehouse there is wayfinding information and visitor guides to assist you on your walk. Tupare is owned and managed by the Taranaki Regional Council. Route Description There are three marked trails which you can follow at Tupare:

The Boundary Trail The Boundary Trail takes you around the perimeter of the property through huge redwood trees, down onto the River Flat, up through the Bush Walk and then back through the garden. This is the most challenging walk.

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Mill Rd. walk a short distance down to the Type of Walkway: Path/Short Walk street and re-enter the walkway.

Distance: 5.0km Continue on past the bottom of Maratahu Grade of walk: Moderate/Strenuous St. and up a short rise. From here you go Time: 1.5 hours under the Parsons St. Bridge, and up to OUTE 15 a playground. Look for the concrete path R to follow, just to the right. You will come The walkway follows the meandering to a bridge, which only provides walkway Huatoki Stream from the foreshore to access; you then need to continue to the Tupari Reserve, winding through parks, right of this, beside the river. native bush and city suburbs. The steepest piece of the track is next, Route Description before descending to Brois St. The track The mouth of the stream is beside Len Lye’s continues diagonally to the left. When Wind Wand sculpture on New Plymouth’s you enter the bush it opens quickly onto foreshore. The stream runs between Puke grassed playing or picnic areas. This is the Ariki Landing and the Centre City mall. If lower part of the Huatoki Domain.

walking from here, cross Ariki St. and walk To get to the Tupari Reserve (another seven up the eastern side of Brougham St., New minutes) cross the road access to the Plymouth’s original main street. Continue domain and head up the steps on the bank up to the Halamoana sculpture on the to the right, then down the Johns Walk. corner of Powderham St. created by local There are more steps involved in this very Tongan artist Filipe Tohi. Cross Powderham pretty section of the walkway. St. at the lights and turn left, walking with the traffic down to Sir Victor Davies Park. Cross Huatoki St. to the Tupari Reserve. The rock embankment you will see on the This is a pocket of regenerating native bush. right was built as part of the railway that Here there are four tracks to choose from. used to run through here before it was The loop walk begins on the left, beside the moved to the coast. river. Keep left on this and you will come out at the top of the reserve, cross the road and When you come out of Sir Victor Davies continue in the bush and you will eventually Park into the car park, walk towards and come out to the right of the gate at the under the Vivian St. viaduct. The walkway entrance to the reserve. continues beside the river, past the old flour mill site, to the quarry below the The Bendall Walk, going up the steps, prison. The prisoners used to load gravel joins up with the loop. There is a myriad onto trucks here with shovels. of tracks in this reserve, many enjoyed by mountain bikers. The reserve isn’t big The walkway continues at the far end of enough to get lost for too long, and you the quarry (the bridge to your left provides can always use the gravel road as an access to Carrington St). Once you reach escape route. NewPlymouth District

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As you make your way downstream, Type of Walkway: Walking Track pukatea and nikau palms fill this damper Distance: 1.9km environment.

Grade of walk: Easy Look for the unusual shapes that some Time: up to 1 hour of the trees have grown into. The tawa OUTE 16 in particular have elbows, multi-trunks

R and even a window. They’re the dominant Here you will see an outstanding example canopy trees. of a lush, temperate rainforest with kohekohe, tawa, pukatea and nikau palms. As you come around the edge of the There is an early exit option if you need it. forest at the track’s end you can see a wall of foliage that comes out to meet the The name Ratapihipihi is derived from a light. In here are trees that were planted traditional Maori hunting method. Hunters in earlier years, to represent trees from would attract kaka and other birds by outside the region. These include kauri, sitting in a tree and making a “pihipihi” beech and tanekaha.

call by blowing through a leaf placed in the With its nikau palms and dappled light, mouth. The birds attracted were then killed this track looks like a walk in the tropics. with a short club and eaten. It’s well worth a visit. Route Description To the left of the lawn is a small wooden gate that leads you into the forest. Here you’ll see the glossy leaves of the kohekohe which bring a tropical look to the forest.

This track is well graded, though steep in places. Follow it to the valley floor where you will cross the stream and its tributaries a few times while surrounded by a stunning coastal forest. A small scenic waterfall presents a lovely photo opportunity only a few metres beyond the first track exit back to your start point.

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outdoor pursuits centre that is well utilised Type of Walkway: Walking Track by the schools of Taranaki. Walk on to the Distance: 3.0km (return) swingbridge where a small springed gate opens on to the bridge. Grade of walk: Easy

Time: 2 hours Turn right at the end of this bridge for a OUTE 17 30 minute stroll around a loop on a flat

R Picnic beside the Waiwhakaiho River and and friendly track and boardwalks. While choose from two easy short walks suitable strolling under a canopy of a podocarp for all the family. Both walks can be forest, admire the lush green tree ferns accessed from the Meeting of the Waters and coprosma, carpeted at their feet by car park. mosses, grasses and exotic foliage. Native trees like tawa, matai and totara and This quiet Meeting of the Waters scenic smaller ferns also present a spectacular reserve is just 3km south of New Plymouth sight as the sunlight filters through. and from here you access the Araheke Track. The track itself is wheel and The Araheke Stream is quite close at some pushchair friendly but the wheelchair points and it’s crystal clear unless in flood. access to the start of the track is yet to be Continue around the loop and back to the completed. Wheelchair users can access swingbridge. the swingbridge near the start of Araheke by picking up the key for the gate from DOC’s Taranaki Area Office.

Route Description Walkers parking at the Meeting of the Waters have a 20 minute stroll through tawa, kahikatea, matai and large totara trees to the swingbridge.

You’ll begin with steps down along a path that borders a popular swimming hole. Veer right around a concrete path and onto a track leading to a wooden bridge where the tailrace waters of the Mangorei Hydro Station rush underneath. Walk over the bridge and follow the fenceline and beaten track past a stand of totara trees. Continue on, with the river to your left. A dip and climb and some small round rocks make this section a little bumpy. On your right is TOPEC, an NewPlymouth District

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Whenuakura River Lake Mangamahoe

walk that require a reasonable standard Type of Walkway: Path/Short Walk of fitness. The walk may be started at Distance: 3.0km or 6.0km either end of Lake Rd.

Grade of walk: Strenuous Along the circuit walk you will meander through a small collection of redwood Time: 1.5 - 2 hours

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R Lake Mangamahoe is a 262ha production known as giants of the forest, reaching forest, a popular place for mountain biking, heights of up to 111m. Redwoods are walking, and running, and has a bridle known for their longevity. The growth path for horses, a scenic lake and park. It rings of fallen trees in California indicate also has spectacular views of Mt Taranaki. that some have lived for more than 2,000 years. In the early 1920s New Plymouth City Council purchased land for the On the eastern side of the lake the circuit construction of a dam and a lake to act as walk gives the choice of two routes: a water catchment area for the expanding 1) The upper ridge takes you over a forest city of New Plymouth. In 1932 the lake was access road used for logging operations. created by forming a dam across the valley As this road is up high on a ridge above and submerging 79 acres. It was named the lake it provides remarkable views of after the Mangamahoe stream which flows surrounding farmland, Mt Taranaki and into the upper reaches of the lake. Water the lake itself. from both the stream and the nearby 2) The lower lakeside route takes you on Plantation Rd Waiwhakaiho River feeds the lake through an ambling walk close to the lake edge. a 548m pipe. Lakeside vegetation and regenerating

In order to protect the steep hillside pockets of native bush provide a cooling from eroding, development planting was atmosphere and a home to many birds. undertaken and shelterbelts were planted The northern section is a popular area for to protect the pine trees growing in what mountain bikers, so caution is advised on is now the Mangamahoe Forest. The lake these tracks. itself is also significant to the district in terms of power generation. Trustpower Ltd For further information contact New administers this from the Mangorei Power Plymouth i-SITE Visitor Centre, refer to Station. page 6..

Route Description The walk takes you on a journey around the lake through production forest, up to impressive lookouts and among mature ornamental tree plantings that are mixed with pockets of regenerated native bush. The circuit walk is an enjoyable one for people of all ages. However, there are some steep undulating sections on the NewPlymouth District

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R At 74m high the falls are one of the highest in the North Island and have become a “must see” for travellers. Nestled in the northern Taranaki forests just off the Forgotten World Highway. Route Description The track has a firm user-friendly surface that suits a range of footwear and caters for all types of walkers. Climb the stair stile by the car park and walk over the formed track beside the creek. The first ten minutes is quite a smooth walk over open farmland. A wheelchair or stroller could be pushed but it may be a little bumpy.

Cross a steel beamed bridge into a lowland forest represented with rimu, tawa, silver beech, rewarewa and manuka. Meander your way along an evenly graded benched metal track. Along the way you will see the junction to the Mt Damper Track. Do not take that track unless you want an 8-hour walk.

From the first viewing platform you will get a view of the falls and valley. The track descends, gradually at first and then down some stairs, to the second viewing platform. This one offers a closer look at the falls and the plunge pool at the bottom. Return to the car park the same way. StratfordDistrict

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Whenuakura River Stratford Heritage Walkway

SH 3 to SH 43 E. Otago Chambers Type of Walkway: Path /Short Walk New Plymouth The Forgotten Built in 1912/13 this impressive brick structure Highway Distance: 1.0km has housed a law firm associated with the Thomson family since that date. Grade of walk: Easy F. Newton King Time: 30 - 40 minutes Once a livery stable then a vehicle and

OUTE 20 machinery centre. St R an O Reg The Stratford Heritage Walkway combines I. Victoria Bridge r l an P J This wide bridge was opened in 1924 by the u the unique features of Stratford: areas o l d r i e Prime Minister, Hon J G Coates. t o of parks and gardens, the crystal clear i t a S J. Salvation Army Building S mountain-fed waters of the , S t t the Shakespearean background reflected This has been the site of the Salvation Army t since it was built in 1894. in street names, and the pioneering M

i L. Curtis Store Site r development of the town as outlined a Site of the first shop in Stratford in 1878. n by many buildings and points of d a special interest. M. Hall of Remembrance S This unique war memorial of photographs t Points of Interest commemorates soldiers from the district A. Bell Tower who lost their lives in the Boer War and This tower was constructed in 1981. The bells two World Wars. were removed from the old clock tower (built O. Post Office St nton in 1924 and demolished in 1963) and lay in Site of the original Post Office built 1896. Patea Fe Ri ve disuse for 20 years until this tower was built. P. Clock Tower/Glockenspiel r The original clock tower and bells were built as This Elizabethan clock tower was built in 1996 Centennial a memorial to the soldiers of Stratford who fell King Edward and surrounds the previous tower built in the Park Park in the Boer War and WW1. 1960s. The tower hosts NZ’s first glockenspiel which performs four times daily (10am, 1pm, e St B. Malone Memorial Gates Pag The largest war memorial to an individual 3pm & 7pm) a 5-minute sequence depicting soldier in NZ was erected in 1923 to recognise the world’s best known love story, Romeo the outstanding bravery and leadership of and Juliet. Lieutenant Colonel W G Malone of Stratford Q. Kings Theatre State Highway 3 N to Hawera who died at the battle of Chunuk Bair at Built in 1918, the first talking pictures in Gallipoli. the Southern Hemisphere were shown here C. Kauri Tree and Lone Pine in 1925. This kauri tree was planted in 1954 to R. Prospero Place commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth II Originally part of a gully and stream which and Prince Phillip to Stratford. The lone conifer was piped and filled in. Now a popular tree was planted from a seedling off Lone Pine pedestrian link through to Miranda St. Ridge in Gallipoli. D. Swingbridge Erected in 1902 to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII. Ahititi Okau

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on 8 August 1915. Follow the signage from t er d Manutahi S Riv S large magnolias and many fine specimens oe t Warw ah t ick Rd here. This section provides a choice of Tang of rhododendrons. To Opunake routes, which adds interest for those doing 3 the round trip or subsequent walks. To the east of Windsor Park is the Thomson Kakaramea State Highway 3 Arboretum, established in 2001 with N to Hawera m Stratford’s climate and soil provides trea the plantings reflecting a Taranaki feel. ka S Patea aire ideal conditions for growing. Visit the The planting on the eastern side of the W Waverley McCullough Rhododendron Dell in spring. arboretum is designed to recreate a sense Formed in the 1960s, these gardens of the bush edge while the western side Whenuakura River contain several hundred rhododendrons contains plants reminiscent of ancient and include some propagated from seed primeval forests. sent from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland as well as some from Some sections of the walkway follow Lord Rothchild’s gardens in England. farmland boundaries, giving views across the countryside of rolling green pastures In 1952 the Clemow Reserve, a native and grazing cattle. Wooden stiles are used arboretum, was established along the to cross all stock fences which help make northern edge of the Rhododendron Dell. access reasonably easy. Ahititi Okau

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website: www.taranaki.info/walktaranaki Route 21 Ahititi Okau Cardiff Centennial Walkway Pukearuhe 3 Mim W i Adequate supplies of water for the nearby a Ri i ve Type of Walkway: Walking Track ta Ur r Uruti ra en Cardiff Co-Operative Dairy Factory W u R i R a iv i iw e ve Distance: 3.0km caused anxiety when the supply from h r r a k Motunui a the well, sunk when the factory was built ih Grade of walk: Moderate/Strenuous o Waitara Onaero R Brixton Urenui in 1891, proved insufficient. Ultimately iv e Okoki Time: 1.5 hours r Tikorangi OUTE 22 supplies were established by a well, by New Plymouth

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O a o B Outlook over old dairy factory r Ph: 06 765 6708 45 u A Okaiawa tream or: 0800 765 670 C Swingbridge paeiti S Lake Waipae Oeo Otakeho Web: www.stratford.govt.nz Manaia Normanby Rotorangi D Two weirs Kaupokonui Inaha Tokaora ream E Old sand trap & water ram onui St Kaupok Hawera r Rive oro gong Wain Mokoia

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Type of Walkway: Walking Track Rose’s Walk Rose’s Walk is a short stroll that explores Distance: 2.0km the maturing new garden and the Grade of walk: Easy intimacy of the old garden. Time: Up to 2 hours During either walk you will see many OUTE 23 beautiful plants. You will also learn about R the history of the gardens and the early Hollard Gardens is an interesting and days of farming. relaxing place to visit at any time of the year. Primarily a plant collection, the style These walks are interesting at any time of the gardens is informal and much of of the year, and there are a number of the 4ha garden is woodland. The gardens shelter and lookout points throughout are renowned for their repository of the property. There is also a children’s plants, representing exotic introductions playground to enjoy. and New Zealand-bred plants spanning Visitors are encouraged to explore and the last 80 years. The gardens are at their experience other paths and walkways that best during October and November. interlink the two marked trails. Hollard Gardens was the creation of Hollard Gardens is owned and managed Bernie and Rose Hollard. Bernie (1903 – by the Taranaki Regional Council. 1996), from a local dairy farming family, began the garden in 1927. He was an avid plant collector throughout his life and had a reputation as one of New Zealand’s foremost plantsmen. Rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas were his favourite plants. Route Description This is an easy walk through extensive gardens and bush. At the Gatehouse is wayfinding information, and visitor guides are available to assist you in your walk. There are two marked trails which you can follow at Hollard Gardens:

Bernie’s Walk Bernie’s Walk takes you right around Hollard Gardens and includes the swamp, which is a spectacular display of bog plants in the spring. Ahititi Okau

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Further Information: Key Taranaki Regional Council 47 Cloten Road, Stratford Bernie’s Walk Ph: 06 765 7127 Web: www.trc.govt/hollard-home Rose’s Walk South Taranaki i-SITE Visitor Centre 55 High St, Hawera Ph: 06 278 8599 or: 0800 111 323 Website: www.southtaranaki.com/visit

website: www.taranaki.info/walktaranaki Route 23 Opunake Walkway

Waiaua River Mouth Type of Walkway: Walking Track This is a must-stop location – it will offer you Distance: 7.0km extraordinary views of Taranaki’s dynamic coastline. SH 45 to Grade of walk: Easy/Moderate New Plymouth The Cottage Hospital Time: 3 - 4 hours

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R famous New Zealanders including runner Pa W Peter Snell. h d it The Opunake Walkway is the longest of R c om Opunake Beach n t b the formal South Taranaki walks and takes o S e s T R l a d The Riviera of South Taranaki is an i s n you through beautiful lake and beach m o W a s n i outstanding, natural surf attraction that draws l scenery. It travels around Opunake Lake H St l visitors and surfers from all over the world. A a A and across the cliffs, providing views of ls e holiday park and playground are available. P F Te Namu Pa, Mt Taranaki and the rugged l o The beach was also recently upgraded to offer x coastline. The lake is popular for boating, Middleton St barbecues and picnic sites for everyone’s use. swimming and water skiing. Bay H The Lion’s Lookout ec to The lookout is located next to the ramp by r Points of Interest Pl B e t the old wharf and offers clear views of the a S The walk can be started from a number ch S Taranaki Bight. R d o r u d a of easily accessible points but if you wish t y h

a to complete the whole walk, the best Middleton Bay L R place to begin is by the boat ramp at the Middleton Bay has a boat ramp for easy d Opunake Lake (Layard St). Along this walk launching, though it is not a safe swimming beach. you will find many points of great historic SH 45 to r Hawera and environmental interest, including: Te Namu Pa e v i Opunake Lake The pa is visible from the northern end of the R

walkway and is an extremely important site a The lake is used to provide hydroelectricity. It u ia was once a vegetable garden used to supply in Taranaki. It was the location of a famous a the Armed Constabulary and early settlers. battle where Wiremu Kingi Matakatea repelled W There are public toilets at this stop for your use. 800 Waikato Maori and successfully withstood a month-long siege armed with a single rifle. Armed Constabulary Cemetery The best access to the site is via Opunake N The cemetery is located on the headland Cemetery and then over the Otahi Stream. that juts into the lake. It has four historic Te Namu Pa is on private property and the headstones. The perimeters of the cemetery owners and the Historic Places Trust ask that are unknown but some cairns help estimate the area be treated with care and respect. the cemetery boundaries. There are open food storage pits and tunnels Orimupiko Cemetery on the site and these can be dangerous. This cemetery is adjacent to the entrance There are comprehensive maps for your to the Armed Constabulary Cemetery. It is information at either end of the walk. located on a former pa site. South Taranaki South District

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R Hawera past 3 million years. r Rive oro The walk can begin from either Ohawe gong C. Rock Pools Wain Beach or Waihi Beach. Ohawe Beach is The coastline features coastal reefs with two Mokoia accessed by turning left into Ohawe particularly large and accessible areas of rock Rd from Surf Highway 45, 5km west of er Manutahi pools. These pools contain a wide range of Riv ahoe Hawera. Alternatively you can turn west interesting sea life and are safe to explore at Tang into Denby Rd. at Hawera. The descent low tide. 3 to Waihi Beach is via a steep gravel track Kakaramea D. Tram Rails from the car park at the end of Denby Rd. Remnants of a tram rail can be seen at the am Stre Patea eka base of the cliffs near the end of Hauroto Rd. Wair Waverley Safety First This rail was used to haul shingle and sand This is a tidal route and is safe to walk from the beach to build roads and some of the Whenuakura River up to 2.5 hours before and after low earlier concrete buildings in South Taranaki. tide. Don’t forget to check the tide tables before you leave. Swimming is not safe along the walk but there is a safe swimming area at the end of the boat ramp at Ohawe Beach. Toilets and changing rooms are available here. Points of Interest A. Waingongoro River and Ohawe Beach It was here at the mouth of the Waingongoro River that the first Maori settlers in Taranaki lived in small undefended settlements. The remains of moa have been found in cooking ovens around the edge of the present camping ground. Later, in the 1940’s a strongly fortified pa stood on an isolated hill within the last seaward bend of the river, where the car park is now located. The hill and pa have since been entirely removed by quarrying. Ahititi Okau

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Further Information: Points Of Interest South Taranaki i-SITE Visitor Centre A Waingongoro River E Ohawe Beach Camp 55 High St, Hawera B Ohawe Beach F Cliffs Ph: 06 278 8599 C Ohawe Soldiers G Rock Pools or: 0800 111 323 Cemetery H Tram Rails Website: www.southtaranaki.com/visit D Rangatapu Marae I Waihi Beach

website: www.taranaki.info/walktaranaki Route 25 Lake Rotokare Walkway

Type of Walkway: Walking Track Route Description Distance: 4.2km The walkway starts at the car park/picnic area and encircles the lake. It follows Grade of walk: Easy/Moderate the southern shore of the lake before Time: 1.5 - 2 hours entering native bush for most of the

OUTE 26 remainder of the walk. The track is well R graded and a boardwalk extends through Rotokare, the ‘rippling lake’, is part of a the swamp forest. Sturdy walking shoes peaceful and undisturbed bush reserve. are recommended, particularly in wet It has a surface area of 17.8ha and an weather as there are some muddy areas. average depth of more than 6m. It is fed entirely by natural springs, with the only Allow approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to outlet being Te Ararata Stream at the enjoy the walk and the views around the western end of the lake. The lake, together lake, or a bit more if you want to take in with the surrounding 212ha of thriving the fabulous birdlife. Seats have been native bush, forms the Rotokare Scenic installed in some of the best viewing Reserve which is administered by the South places to enjoy the birdlife along the Taranaki District Council. route. The walk emerges on Sangster Rd. a few hundred metres from the In 2008 the Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust starting point. completed construction of a predator-proof fence around the reserve. This has created There is a wide variety of bird species a pest-free sanctuary which provides living around the lake, and this is an diverse habitats ranging from the lake itself important stopover for many different to the wetlands, swamp forest and bush. migrating birds. Bellbirds, tui, kereru, grey warbler, fernbird and spotless Boating, water-skiing and kayaking are crake frequent the forest. Water birds popular pursuits on the lake, although abound on the lake margins and often power craft are excluded from the lake in the thickets about the tracks. One of from May to November to provide a the larger inlet streams offers a rare peaceful refuge for birdlife. Dogs are opportunity to view banded kokopu prohibited in the reserve at all times. (adult whitebait) and tuna (eel) in their natural habitat. History Maori have utilised the lake and A double gate system allows entry surrounding areas as a food source for to the reserve - simply push the many years and some of the flora is still entry button for the gates to open used today by local Maori for medicinal automatically. Don’t forget to purposes. An archaeological site, a check your vehicle and bags for any midden, which holds the remains of stowaway rodents before entering, many fresh-water mussels is located and help to keep Rotokare a special in this area. pest-free place. Ahititi Okau

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Further Information: Points Of Interest South Taranaki i-SITE Visitor Centre A Viewing seat for fernbird and 55 High St, Hawera spotless crake Ph: 06 278 8599 or: 0800 111 323 B Viewing seat for waterfowl Website: www.southtaranaki.com/visit C Giant pukatea tree Rotakare Scenic Reserve Trust D Bridge where banded kokopu Sangster Road, Eltham can be seen Ph: 06 764 8756 E Boat ramp and picnic area Website: www.rotokare.org.nz

website: www.taranaki.info/walktaranaki Route 26 Lake Rotorangi Walkway

Route Description Type of Walkway: Walking Track The Lake Rotorangi Hydro Walk crosses Distance: 1.5km the dam from the car park and enters Grade of walk: Easy a mixed podocarp and manuka forest. Time: 40 minutes Travelling in an anticlockwise direction, OUTE 27 the track sits above the shore line and

R leads around a peninsula. Stay alert to This is an attractive short lakeside walk the chance of spotting parakeet birds in located at the southern end of Lake the forest. Rotorangi. The walkway takes you across the spillway and dam and through virgin On the northern side of the peninsula the bush filled with tawa and hinau. A feature track offers stunning views of the lake as of the walkway is a grove of black beech it gradually climbs to a high point, before or tawhairauriki, which flower in a burst descending back to the dam. of brilliant red in October and November. There are a number of seats on which to The walk is accessed from State Highway rest and enjoy the birds and bush as well 3 just north of Patea via Ball Rd. and as views of the lake and the downstream Rotorangi Rd. The campground located river. by the dam offers toilet facilities, showers and tent sites.

History Lake Rotorangi is the longest man-made lake in New Zealand at 46km and was created by the damming of the Patea River. The dam is constructed from 1.2 million cubic metres of and siltstone that abound in the area and was the first large dam to be constructed using these materials. The dam is 82m high, which made it the fourth highest dam in New Zealand at the time of its construction, and 160m across. There are three carvings located at the dam site, all crafted from totara in the traditional Taranaki style by Patea carvers under the tutelage of Reverend Te Napi Waaka. They are Pou Tiaki, Rahui and a carved archway consisting of two amo (uprights) and two maihi (apex boards). Ahititi Okau

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er Manutahi Riv ahoe Ball Rd C Tang 3 A B Kakaramea

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Further Information: Points Of Interest Dept. of Conservation Taranaki Area Office A Patea Dam 55A Rimu St, New Plymouth Ph: 06 759 0350 B Campground Web: www.doc.govt.nz C Boat ramp D Lookout

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3 Mim W i a Ri i ve ta Ur r Uruti ra en W u R i R a iv i iw e ve h r r a k Motunui a ih o Waitara Onaero R Brixton Urenui iv e r Okoki New Plymouth Tikorangi

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R 45 Koro o a Egmont Village d Tarata Sto ny River U Tataraimaka Te Henui Kaimata pp Inglewood e d r Korito a Pohokura Okato Pi o to R ne O R et Kaimiro m Puniho xf o re a o ad St h rd n r Ratapiko Pu R o u n o gt D ih ad in d W o rr a are R a o a R o C R iv ad Egmont t er Warea n o Tariki Tumahu m National g Te Wera E d a Kupe Huiroa o R Newall Park y North Egmont re W r Tuna Strathmore

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d Wharehuia Pe Pembroke Dawson Falls mbr Douglas Rahotu oke Ro 43 eam ad ereere Str i Road Punga garik M N a n Stratford a Toko i a Cardiff Stream R henua o Otuw ad a Ro d ta Oaonui ha aw Mahoe Finnerty Road m Ar i Strea d aonu a Rowan O o d Ngaere R Roa ake ia Makaka pun a O Ih Kaponga Mangatoki Taungatara Te Kiri ham Road Elt am Road d Elth a Eltham d o a Awatuna R Riverlea o

d R g a n Opunake o a i i R t 3 r i a s e a iaua Riv ik n a t a W a H P Auroa Kapuni M Matapu d a o d R a Skeet Road Pihama o Mangawhero o Te Roti

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3 Mim W i a Ri i ve ta Ur r Uruti ra en W u R i R a iv i iw e ve h r r a k Motunui a ih o Waitara Onaero R Brixton Urenui iv e r Okoki New Plymouth Tikorangi

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P l y m Oakura o u Hurworth t h Waitui

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a East Egmont d Wharehuia Pe Pembroke Dawson Falls mbr Douglas Rahotu oke Ro 43 eam ad ereere Str i Road Punga garik M N a n Stratford a Toko i a Cardiff Stream R henua o Otuw ad a Ro d ta Oaonui ha aw Mahoe Finnerty Road m Ar i Strea d aonu a Rowan O o d Ngaere R Roa ake ia Makaka pun a O Ih Kaponga Mangatoki Taungatara Te Kiri ham Road Elt am Road d Elth a Eltham d o a Awatuna R Riverlea o d R g a n Opunake o a i i R t 3 r i a s e a iaua Riv ik n a t a W a H P Auroa Kapuni M Matapu

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REGIONAL MAP 3 Mim W i a Ri i ve ta Ur r Uruti Walk Taranaki ra en W u R i R a iv i iw e ve h r r a k Motunui a ih o Waitara 8 Onaero R Brixton Urenui iv Bell Block e r Okoki Regional Map Regional New Plymouth 12 9 Tikorangi 11 Ta pu Lepperton ae 10 13 Hillsborough S tr ea m 15 d 3A 14 n a l 3 p 16 U P l 17 y m Oakura o u Hurworth 18 t h Waitui

R 45 Koro o a Egmont Village d Tarata Sto ny River U Tataraimaka Te Henui Kaimata pp Inglewood e d r Korito a Pohokura Okato Pi o to R ne O R et Kaimiro m Puniho xf o re a o ad St h rd n r Ratapiko Pu R o u n o gt D ih ad in d W o rr a are R a o a R o C R iv ad Egmont t er Warea n 1 o Tariki Tumahu m National g Te Wera E d a Kupe Huiroa o R Newall Park y North Egmont re W r Tuna Strathmore

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a 5 East Egmont d 6 Wharehuia Pe Pembroke Dawson Falls mbr Douglas Rahotu 3oke Ro 43 eam ad ereere Str i Road 20 Punga garik M N a n Stratford a Toko i 21 a Cardiff Stream R henua o Otuw ad a 22 Ro d ta Oaonui ha aw Mahoe Finnerty Road m Ar i Strea d aonu a Rowan O o d Ngaere R Roa ake ia Makaka pun a O Ih Kaponga Mangatoki Taungatara Te Kiri ham Road Elt am Road d Elth a Eltham d o 23 a Awatuna R 24 Riverlea o d R g a n Opunake o a i i R t 3 r i a s e a iaua Riv ik n a t a W a H P Auroa Kapuni M Matapu d a o d R a Skeet Road Pihama o Mangawhero o Te Roti

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P 1 Pouakai Circuit 39° 15’ 55’’ S 174° 05’ 41’’E l y m Oakura o u Hurworth 2 York Loop Track 39° 17’ 19’’ S 174° 10’ 31’’ E t h Waitui

R 45 Koro o a Egmont Village d Tarata 3 Potaema Track 39° 18’ 57’’ S 174° 09’ 07’’ E Sto ny River U Tataraimaka Te Henui Kaimata pp Inglewood 4 Mt Taranaki Summit Track 39° 15’ 55’’ S 174° 05’ 41’’E e d r Korito a Pohokura Okato Pi o to R ne 5 Wilkies Pools Loop Track 39° 19’ 24’’ S 174° 06’ 13’’ E O R et Kaimiro m Puniho xf o re a o ad St h rd n r Ratapiko Pu R o u n o gt D 6 Kapuni Loop Track 39° 19’ 24’’ S 174° 06’ 13’’ E ih ad in d W o rr a are R a o a R o C R iv ad Egmont t er Warea n o Tariki 7 Whitecliffs Walkway 38° 53’ 35’’ S 174° 30’ 59’’ E Tumahu m National g Te Wera E d a Kupe Huiroa o KEY & GPS coord i nates R 8 Waitara Heritage Trail 39° 00’ 00’’ S 174° 14’ 20’’ E Newall Park y North Egmont re W r Tuna Strathmore

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a East Egmont d Wharehuia 10 The Coastal Walkway - Part 1 39° 03’ 38’’ S 174° 02’ 43’’ E Pe Pembroke Dawson Falls mbr Douglas Rahotu oke Ro 43 eam ad ereere Str i Road 11 The Coastal Walkway - Part 2 39° 03’ 01’’ S 174° 05’ 20’’ E Punga garik M N a n Stratford a Toko i a 12 The Coastal Walkway - Part 3 39° 01’ 38’’ S 174° 07’ 39’’ E Cardiff Stream R henua o Otuw ad a Ro d ta 13 Te Henui Walkway 39° 03’ 00’’ S 174° 05’ 23’’ E Oaonui ha aw Mahoe Finnerty Road m Ar i Strea d aonu a Rowan O o d Ngaere 14 Tupare Walkway 39° 05’ 19’’ S 174° 06’ 30’’ E R Roa ake ia pun a Makaka O Ih Kaponga Mangatoki 15 Huatoki Walkway 39° 03’ 20’’ S 174° 04’ 21’’ E Taungatara Te Kiri ham Road Elt am Road d Elth a Eltham d o a Ratapihipihi Scenic Awatuna R Riverlea o 16 39° 06’ 13’’ S 174° 02’ 46’’ E d R g 26 a n Reserve Track Opunake o a i i R t 3 r i a s e a iaua Riv ik n a t a W a H P Auroa Kapuni M Matapu Meeting of the Waters/ d 17 39° 06’ 11’’ S 174° 06’ 59” E a o d Araheke Bush Walk R a Skeet Road Pihama o Mangawhero o Te Roti

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GPS co-ordinates source: http://www.position-finder.appspot.com Waitotara Whenuakura River Images courtesy of: Rob Tucker New Plymouth District Council Council Stratford District Council Venture Taranaki Trust Department of Conservation

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