Image: Tamsen Walker | DOC
A wooden bridge crosses a fast flowing stream. Native forest is all around.
Meeting of the Waters Scenic Reserve walks

Located in New Plymouth area in the Taranaki region

Enjoy a picnic and take one of the short walks in this family friendly reserve.

Picnic beside the Waiwhakaiho River and choose from two easy short walks suitable for all the family. Both walks can be accessed from the carpark.

Meeting of the Waters Walk

Time: 20 min

Stroll through tawa, kahikatea, matai and large tōtara trees.

Araheke Bush Loop Walk

Time: 45 min

Cross the Waiwhakaiho River on the suspension bridge before entering a stand of regenerating lowland forest including matai, rimu and kahikatea. 

This quiet reserve is located only 3 km south of New Plymouth on SH 3.