Whirinaki Recreation Camp tracks
Located in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park in the East Coast region
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Introduction
Walk through native forest, along the Whirinaki River or uphill to great views, on these short walks from the Whirinaki Recreation Camp.1 km | 2 km
Dog access
All tracks are accessed from the Whirinaki Recreation Camp.
Loop Track to River
Time: 30 min
Distance: 1 km loop
During summer an easy walk along the Whirinaki River through native forest gives access to the river for swimming.
Lookout track
Time: 1 hr
Distance: 1.8 km return
The easy walk starts across the road from the Recreation Camp and winds uphill to a clearing giving great views.
Wiremu Merito Reserve track
Time: 1 hr
Distance: 2 km return
A well-graded and interpreted track through magnificent podocarp forests.
Drive south from Murupara to Minginui Village (28 km).
The camp is 5 km from Minginui Village on Old Te Whaiti Road.
Track condition
This site may be damaged with slips, flooding or fallen trees from severe weather. Be prepared to turn back if needed.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| easternbop@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |