WalkHidden gem
Arnold River dam walk
Kaimata, West Coast
A one hour track past a hydro power station and kahikatea forest.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min

A short track past a small hydro power station, through kahikatea and rimu forest to a view over the dam. An easy hour for a break near Lake Brunner.
Good to know
- Easy
- Combine with Lake Brunner stop
- Getting there
- Short walk from the road end or car park; DOC lists it as 1 hr (easiest).
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