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Whirinaki

Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Walking Trails

Stepping into Whirinaki Forest is like travelling back in time. Giant trees, ancient and moss-laden, tower overhead, soaring up to 65m (215ft) into the sky. This information is shared, with permission, from the Department of Conversation (DOC)

Local iwi (tribe) Ngāti Whare is the active kaitiaki (guardian) of the park working with the Department of Conservation (DOC) to protect the natural, cultural, and historic resources for the benefit of future generations...
In some instances, alerts may be in place relevant to Whirinaki e.g. track closures, washouts etc. For the most up to date information, see this website.

Arohaki Lagoon Track

Arohaki Lagoon is one of the must see sites in the Whirinaki.

Impressive tawa/podocarp forest leads to a rain-fed waterway which is home to a number of rare birds. Birdlife includes the blue duck/whio, North Island kākā, red and yellow crowned kākāriki, kiwi and kererū.

PHOTO Credit: Neil Hutton © 

Difficulty: EASY | Duration: 3 hours

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H Tree Track

The H Tree Track in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park is an easy loop track through grand podocarp forest. The forest is home to a number of native birds, including kaka.

PHOTO Credit: Neil Hutton © 

Difficulty: EASY | Duration: 1 hours

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Moerangi Track

This shared-use track includes an overnight stop at an historic hut and amazing views from the top of the Moerangi saddle (955 m). Listen for the piercing calls of kiwi at night.

PHOTO Credit: Malcolm O'Neill, Hiking New Zealand

Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE | Duration: 3 Days

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Sanctuary Track and night walk

The Sanctuary Track is an easy loop track that goes through remnant podocarp forest. You can also walk it at night as the Whirinaki Night Life Walk.

PHOTO Credit: Neil Hutton ©

Difficulty: EASY | Duration: 1 hour 30mins

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Te Pua-a-Tāne Circuit

The Te Pua-a-Tāne Circuit is the ultimate Whirinaki challenge for the more adventurous - a 78.7km loop

PHOTO Credit: Neil Hutton ©

Difficulty: ADVANCED | Duration: 5 days

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Waiatiu Falls Track

A 1 hour 30 minutes return walk, the Waiatiu Falls Track in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park leads through podocarp forest before reaching the picturesque falls.

PHOTO Credit: Neil Hutton ©

Difficulty: EASY | Duration: 1hour 15mins

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Whirinaki Recreation Camp tracks

Walk through native forest, along the Whirinaki River or uphill to great views, on these short walks from the Whirinaki Recreation Camp.

PHOTO Credit: Neil Hutton ©

Difficulty: EASY | Duration: 30mins / 1 hour

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Whirinaki Track

Walk through beech forest to lowland podocarp forests on this premier Whirinaki track - a multi day 25.6km tramp.

PHOTO Credit: Neil Hutton ©

Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE | Duration: 2 days

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Whirinaki Waterfall Loop Track

On the Whirinaki Waterfall Loop Track (11km) you'll follow the Whirinaki River as it flows through podocarp forest.

PHOTO Credit: Neil Hutton ©

Difficulty: EASY | Duration: 3hr 30mins

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