WalkHidden gem
Meeting of the Waters
New Plymouth, Taranaki
Quiet bush reserve just south of New Plymouth with a river picnic spot and two easy loops.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
Two short family walks leave from the car park: the 20-minute Meeting of the Waters walk through tawa, matai and big totara, and the 45-minute Araheke Bush Loop, which crosses a suspension bridge over the Waiwhakaiho River. There is a picnic spot beside the river. It is rarely busy.
Good to know
- Right beside SH3, 3 km south of New Plymouth
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- SH3, 3 km south of New Plymouth; car park serves both walks
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
Facilities
- Picnic tables
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