Tauranga Bridge, Waioeka Gorge

Tauranga Bridge is within five minutes of the start and gives a good view of the Waioeka River. The loop continues through farmland and bush alongside Tauranga Stream and takes about an hour on the first leg. It has two stream crossings, so check the weather and river levels first.

Good to know

• Do not cross if streams are high
• Track may be damaged by slips, flooding or windfall

Open

All year

Getting there

SH2, 26 km south-east of Opotiki in Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve; parking and picnic facilities at the start

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Facilities

• Picnic tables

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.