The visitor centre sits at 902 m above sea level, it can get cold, so come prepared.
Nearby is Dawson Falls waterfall and the Dawson Falls power station, one of the oldest operating hydro stations in the Southern hemisphere.
Contact details
| Dawson Falls Visitor Centre | |
|---|---|
| Phone | +64 27 443 0248 |
| egmontvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Manaia Road Egmont National Park 439 |
Getting there
Dawson Falls Visitor Centre is on the south-eastern side of the national park. Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre is on the northern side.
We are located at Manaia Road end in Egmont National Park, a 30-minute drive from Stratford. Dawson Falls sits at the top end of Manaia Road. The drive to the road end is narrow and winds through scenic native forest.
Opening hours
- 9 am – 3.30 pm Thursday - Sunday
- Closed Christmas Day 25 December
Information and services
- Information on local tracks and huts.
- Information about local and national conservation efforts.
- Other information about local attractions and businesses.
- Retail area, including jackets, t-shirts, books, maps, and hut tickets.
- Toilets available 24 hours to the public in the carpark.
- Display area with historical and conservation information on the park.