Walking tracks
Walking one of the many tracks in the area is a fantastic way to get back to nature and enjoy sweeping views of the Ruahine Ranges and Pohangina Valley. The tracks vary in difficulty and length.
Walking one of the many tracks in the area is a fantastic way to get back to nature and enjoy sweeping views of the Ruahine Ranges and Pohangina Valley. The tracks vary in difficulty and length.
A network of trails behind the camping areas winds through some of the most varied bush in the Reserve.
Approximately six minutes drive from the camping grounds, the Fern Walk leads you through the most intact part of the Reserve’s lowland forest. You’ll see kahikatea stands, nīkau palm groves, and stunning examples of ancient tōtara, rimu and rātā.
Approximately four minutes drive from the camping ground, the Pettifar and Gilchrist Loop Tracks lead you down a series of terraces to the Pohangina River. Both walks make use of the Old Coach Road, a section of the original horse and cart track along the Pohangina Valley.
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