WalkHidden gem
Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tane forest walks
Murupara, Bay of Plenty
Big podocarp forest with a waterfall walk and giant ancient trees.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
A rainforest of huge rimu, matai and totara, with walks that suit all fitness levels. The Whirinaki Falls track is a classic, and the forest is quiet. Roads in are gravel in places.
Good to know
- Bring insect repellent
- Fill up on fuel in Murupara
- Best time
- Morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Gravel road from Murupara
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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