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Walk Taranaki
Name of Walk (route no.) Distance Grade Of Walk Approx. Time
CLASSIFICATION
Egmont National Park
(1) Pouakai Circuit 23.4 kms Moderate/Strenuous 2 - 3 day circuit Walk Taranaki
(2) York Loop Track 7.0 kms Moderate 3 Hours Paths
(3) Potaema Track 0.6 km Easy (Barrier free) 15 - 20 mins Paths are well formed and provide for easy walking suitable for all ages and most
(4) Summit Track 14 kms return Strenuous 8 - 12 Hours fitness levels. Access is provided on a durable surface such as concrete, chip seal or
(5) Wilkies Pools Loop Track 2.3 kms Easy/Moderate 1 - 1.5 Hours compacted gravel. Many paths cater for people with mobility difficulties or limitations
(6) Kapuni Loop Track 2.0 kms Moderate 1 - 1.5 Hours and children in mountain buggies or prams.
(7) Mt Damper Falls Track 2.0 kms Easy 40 mins - 1 Hour
Short Walk
New Plymouth District Short walks are well formed and provide for up to one hours easy walking suitable for
(8) Whitecliffs Walkway 6.5 - 14 kms Moderate 4 - 7 Hours most ages and fitness levels.
(9) Waitara Heritage Trail 6.0 kms Easy/Moderate 1.5 Hours
(10) Mangati/Hickford Park 6.0 kms Moderate/Strenuous 2 - 2.5 Hours Walking Track
(11) Coastal Walkway 7.0 kms Easy/Moderate 1.5 - 2 Hours Walking tracks cater for those who want an extended walk that takes from a few
(12) Te Henui Walkway 5.9 kms Easy/Moderate 2 Hours (circular) minutes to one full day return. These tracks are usually reasonably easy day trips and
(13) Tupare Gardens 1.0 km Moderate up to 2 Hours are required to be of a standard to enable use by relatively inexperienced visitors with a
(14) Huatoki Walkway 5.0 kms Moderate/Strenuous 1.5 Hours low level of backcountry skill and low level of risk. Some may be suitable for cyclists or
(15) Pukekura Park 3.0 kms Easy/Moderate 1.5 Hours mountain bikers as well as pedestrians.
(16) Barrett Domain 3.0 kms Moderate/Strenuous 1 - 1.5 Hours
(17) Ratapihipihi Reserve Track 1.9 kms Easy up to 1 Hour Easy Tramping Track
(18) Lake Mangamahoe 3 - 6 kms Strenuous 1.5 - 2 Hours These tracks cater for less experienced trampers expecting a low risk experience in
(19) Araheke Bush Walk 3.0 km return Easy 2 Hours the backcountry. They will generally be multi day tramping tracks and some may be
suitable for mountain bikers as well as pedestrians.
Stratford District
(20) Stratford Heritage Walkway 1.0 km Easy 30 - 40 mins Tramping Track
(21) Carrington Walkway 3 - 9 kms Easy/Moderate 1 - 4.5 Hours These tracks cater for backcountry adventurers including trampers, hunters, anglers
(22) Cardiff Walkway 3.0 kms Moderate/Strenuous 1.5 Hours and mountaineers. A few may be suitable for mountain bikers. The tracks generally
(23) Hollard Gardens 2.0 kms Easy up to 2 Hours follow the lie of the land and are commonly not formed.
South Taranaki District Barrier Free
(24) Opunake Walkway 7.0 kms Easy/Moderate 3 - 4 Hours Barrier free standard is where there is a demonstrated demand or significant potential
(25) Ohawe Bch to Waihi Bch 5.0 kms Moderate 2.5 Hours return use by physically disabled people. Where a track has been developed to be a barrier
(26) Lake Rotokare 4.2 kms Easy/Moderate 1.5 - 2 Hours free standard, the facilities associated with the track including bridges, shelters, toilets
(27) Lake Rotorangi Hydro Walk 1.5 kms Easy 40 Mins and display signs should also cater for people with disabilities.
(28) Patea River Walkway 1.5 kms Easy/Moderate 1.5 Hours Barrier free design strives to make the built environment accessible to and usable by
all persons. It promotes integration and independence through design that is safe,
functional and dignified for everyone.
Staying in Taranaki
Respect the plants, wildlife and the natural environment. Dont underestimate the amount of water that you will need. It is
Have consideration for others. recommended drinking 1.5 2 litres of water a day for an active lifestyle and
Remove all rubbish you take with you or use the rubbish bins provided. you will need more if you are walking strenuously and/or if the weather is hot.
Never light fires.
Take only photographs and memories.
Egmont National Park
Pouakai Circuit
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The circuit takes you through the fragile After crossing the stream, the track
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Ahukawakawa Swamp, golden tussocks, traverses some deep gullies before the
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summer flowers and the Stony Rivers swingbridge over the Waiwhakaiho River.
Bells Falls. Gnarled trees bent to the will
of the weather line the track. You can then take the shorter track to
Kaiauai car park on Egmont Road or follow
Route Description the Ram Track up to the North Egmont E
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rock from mountain quarries for use on clearing known as the foot station. Youll B
Taranakis roads and railways and the pass old water flumes and culverts along
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breakwater at the port of New Plymouth. the way. The foot station was the end of D
The quarry operated until the late 1920s. the railway line and the clearing was C
once a rail yard. A ropeway was planned
The York Rd Railway was an industrious to an upper mountain quarry but access
place. House sites, crusher remains, remained by foot and horse drawn wagons
waterlines sand trap and culverts can still on rails.
be seen.
The track returns to the starting point via
Route Description the old service road.
Turn left 100 metres up the track from
the park boundary. On approaching the
Crusher site take a two minute detour
to visit the site of the bunk houses and
cottages.
Barclay Rd
Return and walk past the old crusher site
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To East Egmont carpark
where the massive retaining wall remains.
It was part of the building that housed the To Stratford
crushing machine and other works.
Continue over the footbridge and follow Further Information: Points Of Interest
the old railway embankments and water
pipeline to view the sand trap. On the Dawson Falls Visitor Centre A Barrack Site
way youll see the rusting remains of the Manaia Rd, Kaponga
Phone: 06 756 0990 B Crusher Site
old waterline. The sand trap is still semi
operational and you will see the old Website: www.doc.govt.nz C Sandtrap
valves. Egmont National Park Visitor Centre D Foot Station
2879 Egmont Rd
Phone: 06 756 0990
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East Egmont is at the end of this road but
begin this track from the Potaema picnic
area, 2km in from the Park boundary on
the left side of Pembroke Road.
Further Information: Points Of Interest
The track leads to a large lowland mire
(bog) that sustains a wide variety of flora Dawson Falls Visitor Centre A Potaema Swamp
and fauna. Manaia Rd, Kaponga
Phone: 06 756 0990 B Lowland Forest
Youll pass through lush lowland forest Website: www.doc.govt.nz C Potaema Picnic Area
made up of rimu-rata, kamahi, kahikatea, Egmont National Park Visitor Centre D Carpark
mountain totara, pokaka and a few 2879 Egmont Rd
pahautea or mountain cedar. These trees Phone: 06 756 0990
thrive in the rich fertile conditions.
TType of Walkway: Walking Track The rest of the loop leads through sub Map Of Walk Area
alpine scrub, montane forest past Twin
Distance: 2.3 kms Falls and Bubbling Springs. B
Grade of walk: Easy/Moderate Walk past the road end water intake weir, C
Time: 1 - 1.5 Hours cross the Kapuni Stream and turn left at
the seat to return to the parking area. D
Route Description
The track begins from the car park 100m
above the Dawson Falls Visitor Centre.
Walk through the goblin forest of twisted
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Walk straight ahead and past two seats
strategically located for visitors to sit and
absorb the surrounding forest.
To Kaponga
Cross the Kapuni Stream. Take care here
as the river bank may be eroded, making
access difficult. There is no bridge across
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this stream.
Continue to walk through the sub alpine Further Information: Points Of Interest
scrub to Wilkies Pools where the Kapuni Dawson Falls Visitor Centre
Stream water carves and sculptures A Lookout
Manaia Rd, Kaponga
natural channels and plunge pools in the Phone: 06 756 0990 B Wilkies Pools
old lava flow. Website: www.doc.govt.nz C Twin Falls
Some wooden steps encourage you to go Egmont National Park Visitor Centre D Bubbling Springs
a little further to where the track ends in 2879 Egmont Rd E Weir
a wide river valley. Return to the base of Phone: 06 756 0990
the pools to continue the walk. F Dawson Falls Visitor Centre
Type of Walkway: Walking Track and ash in the bluffs flanking the waterfall
Map Of Walk Area
then return back up to the railed lookout
Distance: 2 kms for the best view. A
Grade of walk: Moderate
Time: 1 - 1.5 Hours
Walk past the lookout and follow the track
as it winds up to the road. Cross the road
and enter a forest of fuchsia, kotukutuku
A pleasant drive to 900 metres above sea and fern. The track leads to the clearing D
level on Mt Taranakis south eastern slopes below Konini Lodge and a path up to your
brings you to Dawson Falls Roadend. This starting point.
is the starting point for many walks on this
side of the mountain. Exercise caution when walking in C
the vicinity of the road and near the
The Kapuni Loop track meanders its way waterway. B
down the true right bank of the Kapuni
river where alpine plant species can be
found out of their vegetation zone due to
water and wind borne seed distribution.
Witness this river carving its way down the
ancient lava flows to Dawson falls. Make
your way to your start point via Montane
forest dominated by Kamahi and Totara.
Route Description
The walk starts to the left of Manaia Road
below the Dawson Falls Tourist Lodge.
Take a 2 minute return walk to the power
station is a worthwhile detour. Listen to the
Kapuni Stream which drives one of worlds
oldest continually operating generators.
It supplies the power for the Dawson N
Falls Tourist Lodge and is located only 30
metres from the Lodge.
Then follow the southern bank of the Kapuni Further Information: Points Of Interest
Stream through mountain rainforest to the
top of Dawson Falls. Dawson Falls Visitor Centre A Dawson Falls Power Station
Manaia Rd, Kaponga
Phone: 06 756 0990 B Dawson Falls
A steep side-track leads down to the base
of the falls but a railed viewing point on Website: www.doc.govt.nz C Konini Lodge
the main track provides the best overall Egmont National Park Visitor Centre D Dawson Falls Visitor Centre
view of the waterfall. After the viewpoint, 2879 Egmont Rd
the track winds its way up to the road. Phone: 06 756 0990
Route Description
The track has a firm user friendly surface
that suits a range of footwear and caters
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for all types of walkers. Climb the stair
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formed track beside the creek. The first
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open farmland. A wheelchair or stroller
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could be pushed but it may be a little
bumpy.
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Type of Walkway: Walking Track Cross open farmland to Mt Davidson and
Distance: 6.5 - 14 kms then follow the ridge top tracks across
land of Ngati Tama, the local iwi.
Grade of walk: Moderate
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Time: 4 - 7 Hours Descend to the Waipingau Stream, the iwa
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first of the exit tracks to the beach. You
can follow the stream to the coast and
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This walkway uses the Kapuni to Auckland walk south along the beach to Pukearuhe.
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gas pipeline route for 14 km from Pukearuhe The round trip is 6.5 km but be aware of
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to Tongaporutu and offers stunning views the tide times. There are no exit points
of the North Taranaki coastline and the along this beach until you are back at the To Hamilton
Parininihi Marine Reserve. The laying of boat ramp.
the pipeline involved an immense amount SH3
of heavy construction work and these Off the coast is the Parininihi Marine
operations opened up walking access to Reserve, home to a variety of fish species,
the dramatic forest and coastal country large lobster populations and a colourful
of the region. The walkway crosses open tangle of exotic sponges. Anglers can
farmland (privately owned) to Mt Davidson, surf cast from the beach south of the B
where it enters Ngati Tama private land. Waipingau Stream but the beach to north
It then follows the pipeline route along is part of the reserve.
the ridge tops before descending to the
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Waipingau Stream. Here you can divert The walkway continues to the Parininihi D C
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from the track and return to Pukearuhe by trig and then descends to the junction of
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following the stream to the coast (1.2 km) the Mt Messenger Track leading to State SH3
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and walking south along the beach (tide Highway 3. This option is 11 km (up to
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This walkway offers four options. At two to private farmland where the stream Pukearuhe
points along the track you can follow mouth or the Te Horo stock tunnel provide
streams to the coast and tide permitting, another beach exit for a south bound SH3
return to your starting point along an beach walk back to Pukearuhe. (11 km
isolated ocean beach flanked by towering - up to 6 hours in total). The northern N
white cliffs. Or, stay on the cliff top track boundary of Parininihi is a little further
and cross bridged streams through north. Further Information: Points Of Interest
farmland and forest to Mt Messenger
or on to the coastal settlement of The rest of the walkway follows Clifton Rd Dept. of Conservation Taranaki Area Office A Waipingau Stream
Tongaporutu. through private farmland to the sealed 55A Rimu Street, New Plymouth
Ph: 06 759 0351 B Te Horo Stock Tunnel
road at Tongaporutu. Spectacular views
Begin at the Pukearuhe boat ramp at the include the Three Sisters rock formations. Web: www.doc.govt.nz C White Cliffs
end of Pukearuhe Rd. Its just north of New Plymouths i-SITE Visitor Information Ctre D Parininihi Marine Reserve
Urenui and near the cliff top site of an old 65 St Aubyn St, North Wing, Puke Ariki, New Plymouth
redoubt and military settlement. Park to Ph: 06 759 6060
allow access to the ramp and farm, and Web: www.newplymouthnz.com
website: www.taranaki.info/walktaranaki Route 8
New Plymouth District
Waitara Heritage Trail
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residential area, this beautiful walkway Also found at this location are spring-
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travels through farm land and coastal fed wetlands at Waipu Lagoons and
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plantings. Very peaceful. the artificial wetlands at the former D
oxidation ponds provide habitat for a
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Route Description number of bird and animal species. The
Follow the track through the paddocks area is one of the few remaining natural
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and sealed areas. wetlands in Taranaki. The Department of
Conversation has listed Waipu Lagoons
Te Rewa Rewa as a Protected Natural area because of
Ngati Tawhirikura hapu have mana their wildlife values. A
whenua over this historic site and Ell ve
surrounding area. Their lands were The reserve is also a historic and cultural B esm
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strategically chosen to provide a good significance to Puketapu Hapu and within Av rk
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defence mechanism with well sited the tribal rohe of Te Atiawa Iwi.
lookout points for approaching enemy,
access to an array of food gathering Mangati
places as well as large flat areas for A mown and concrete pathway follows
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cultivation. the Mangati Stream, as it narrows
and winds from Bell Block to amidst
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On 6th June 1887 Crown grant was residential areas.
issued for 504 acres, 3 roads and 36
This section of walkway provides a
perches known as Katere or Waiwakaiho
Native reserve to members of the link between residential areas and the N
Ngati Tawhirikura hapu. A certificate foreshore. Future development for this
was issued some 17 years later to the walkway will be an underpass beneath
Public Trustee who administered native SH1.
reserves under section 8 of the Native Further Information: Points Of Interest
Reserves Act 1882. In 1905, just under Bell Block Beach
80 acres of Katere Reserve containing the Bell Block beach provides beach access New Plymouths i-SITE Visitor Information Ctre A Te Rewa Rewa Pa site
historic Rewa Rewa Pa and Urupa was for water-based activities, including boat 65 St Aubyn St, North Wing, Puke Ariki, New Plymouth B Old rifle range and bunkers
compulsory acquired through the Public launching. Ph: 06 759 6060
Works Act 1905 for a rifle range. Web: www.newplymouthnz.com C New Plymouth Golf Club
Toilets are available, dogs are permitted D Hickford Park Sportsfields
On 4 June 2007, a joint partnership on this pathway and there is free parking.
E Waipu Lagoons
between New Plymouth District Council
and Tawhirikura Hapu trust was signed.
Type of Walkway: Path/Short Walk The promenade is designed without an Map Of Walk Area
edge, to accentuate the sense of being
Distance: 7 kms on the edge of the sea, while the curved
seawall and location of the path provide
Grade of walk: Easy/Moderate protection from the waves. The seawall is
Time: 1.5 - 2 Hours also punctured by finger piers, which are
designed for people to view and enjoy the
open coastline.
The award-winning New Plymouth Coastal
Walkway is a 7km path that forms an Route Description
expansive sea-edge promenade stretching Follow the track through the paddocks
almost the entire length of New Plymouth. and sealed areas. From the east (Lake
Ideal for walking, running, cycling or Rotomanu), walk alongside the New
skating, or simply enjoying the view of Plymouth Golf Club and the Fitzroy Motor
the dramatic west coast, the walkway Camp, and visit surf beaches at Fitzroy
connects popular recreational areas and and East End - all the time watching the
the CBD to the sea. ever-changing sea.
Running alongside the Tasman Sea, the Leave the walkway and meander up the
Coastal Walkway stretches from the st
Te Henui Walkway, or take a break at t Ea
Waiwhakaiho River mouth in the east to on S
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one of the picnic tables at the East End E B
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Pioneer Park in the west and is a popular D
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playground. A
spot to take time out to enjoy the great St Aubyn St C
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views. With numerous pedestrian access Approaching the central section of the
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points dotted along the way, it consists walkway see New Plymouth Districts ar a d an S
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mostly of a paved pathway with a gravel nV iew P Vivi
iconic 45 metre Wind Wand, a number of Ocea
section at the Waiwhakaiho end. interesting stone carvings and pieces of
public art, or access the central business
History district.
Work on the New Plymouth Coastal
Walkway began in 1999 and formed part Heading west, the walkway arrives at the
of a larger revival of the lower section of
the city. Enhancements continue to be
marina at the port and Ngamotu Beach
- a safe swimming beach for the family.
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made, and an extension to the walkway Beyond Ngamotu Beach, a climb to the
eastward to Bell Block is planned. top of Paritutu Rock provides 360 degree
views of the region, the Tasman Sea and Further Information: Points Of Interest
Design the adjacent Sugar Loaf Islands.
The New Plymouth Coastal Walkway has New Plymouths i-SITE Visitor Information Ctre A Puke Ariki
been designed to suit the greater coastal 65 St Aubyn St, North Wing, Puke Ariki, New Plymouth B Wind wand
landscape. The design uses robust and
simple materials with strong lines and
Winner Ph: 06 759 6060
Web: www.newplymouthnz.com C Govett Brewster Gallery
of LiveCom Sustainable
textures to stand up to, and reflect upon, Community Project D Honeyfield Drinking Fountain
the character of the west coast. E Aquatic Centre
Route Description
There are three marked trails which you
can follow at Tupare:
the old sawpit holes either side of the Map Of Walk Area
Type of Walkway: Path/Short Walk track.
Distance: 1.9 kms
As you make your way downstream
Grade of walk: Easy Pukatea and Nikau palms fill this damper
Time: up to 1 Hour environment.
In the early 1920s the Council purchased On the eastern side of the lake the circuit
land for the construction of a dam and walk gives the choice of two routes: A
a lake to act as a water catchments 1) The upper ridge of this walk, takes
area for the expanding city of New you over a forest access road used
Plymouth. In 1932 the lake was created for logging operations. As this road
by forming a dam across the valley and is up high on a ridge above the lake it C
submerging 79 acres. It was named after provides remarkable views of surrounding
the Mangamahoe stream which flows into farmland, Mt Taranaki/Egmont and the
the upper reaches of the lake. Water from lake itself.
both the stream the nearby Waiwakaiho
River feeds the lake through a 548m pipe. 2) The lower lakeside route takes you on
an ambling walk close to the lake edge.
In order to protect the step hillside from Lakeside vegetation and regenerating
eroding, development planting was pockets of native bush provide a cooling
undertaken and shelterbelts were planted atmosphere and a home to many birds.
to protect the pine trees growing in what
is now the Mangamahoe forest. The lake
itself is also significant to the district in
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terms of power generation. Trustpower
Ltd administers this from the Mangorei
Power Station. Points Of Interest
Further Information:
Route Description New Plymouths i-SITE Visitor Information Ctre A Redwood plantation
The walk takes you on a journey around 65 St Aubyn St, North Wing, Puke Ariki, New Plymouth B Lake Dam
the Lake through production forest, up to Ph: 06 759 6060
impressive lookouts and among mature Web: www.newplymouthnz.com C Bridle Path
ornamental tree plantings that are mixed D Forestry production
with pockets of regenerated native bush.
The circuit walk is an enjoyable walk for
people of all ages. However, there are
Route Description
Walkers parking at the Meeting of the
Waters have a 20 minute stroll through
tawa, kahikatea, matai and large totara
trees to the swingbridge.
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and machinery centre firstly horse
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The Stratford Heritage Walk combines drawn and then petrol driven means of
the unique features of Stratford: areas conveyance.
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of parks and gardens; the crystal clear I - Victoria Bridge
mountain fed waters of the Patea River; This wide bridge was opened in 1924 by P
the Shakespearean background reflected the Prime Minister, Hon J G Coates. R O
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in street names; and the pioneering J - Salvation Army Building ro Pla
development of the town as outlined by This has been the site of the Salvation Prospe
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many buildings and points of special Army since it was built in 1894.
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interest. L - Curtis Store Site
Site of the first shop in Stratford in 1878.
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Points of Interest M - Hall of Remembrance
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This unique war memorial of photographs
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A - Bell Tower L
This tower was constructed in 1981. The commemorates soldiers from the district
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who lost their lives in the Boer War and r vice
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bells were removed from the old clock Se
tower (built in 1924 and demolished in two World Wars.
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1963) and lay in disuse for 20 years until O - Post Office F
Site of the original Post Office built 1896. n St I
this tower was built. The original clock D Fento
tower and bells were built as a memorial P - Clock Tower C
to the soldiers of Stratford who fell in the This Elizabethan clock tower was built in B
Boer War and WW 1. 1996 and surrounds the previous tower
B - Malone Memorial Gates built in the 1960s. The tower hosts NZs
Largest war memorial to an individual first glockenspiel which performs four ive
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times daily (10am, 1pm, 3pm & 7pm) aR
soldier in NZ erected in 1923 to recognise Pa
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the outstanding bravery and leadership a five minute sequence depicting the
of Lieutenant-Colonel W G Malone worlds best known love story Romeo E
of Stratford who died at the battle of and Juliet.
Chunuk Bair at Gallipoli. Q - Kings Theatre
C - Kauri Tree and Lone Pine Built in 1918, the first talking pictures Further Information:
This Kauri Tree was planted in 1954 Southern Hemisphere where shown here
to commemorate the visit of Queen in 1925. Stratfords i-SITE Visitors Centre
Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip to Stratford. R - Prospero Place: Originally part of a Prospero Place, Broadway, Stratford
The lone conifer tree was planted from a gully and stream which was piped and Ph: 06 765 6708
seedling off Lone Pine Ridge in Gallipoli. fully filled in. Now a popular pedestrian or: 0800 765 670
D - Swingbridge link through to Miranda Street. Web: www.stratfordnz.co.nz
Erected in 1902 to commemorate the
coronation of King Edward VII.
Type of Walkway: Walking Track As the river winds its way down through Map Of Walk Area
the township there are four pedestrian
Distance: 3 - 9 kms bridges that cross the river giving
panoramic views of the steep banks and
Grade of walk: Easy/Moderate vegetation. Wait long enough on these
Time: 1 - 4.5 Hours bridges and you may glimpse a brown
trout. Also there are sizeable natural
pools (used by past generations as
The Carrington Walkway is a loop town swimming holes) which may contain the
bush walk encompassing past planting occasional trout. A boulder weir was also
of native bush into which European and constructed to dam the flow of the river
American species have been introduced. and two caves were dug into the banks an St
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Along the walkway discover some for changing sheds and are still visible
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impressive views of Mt Taranaki/Egmont today. t
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which rises 2,518 metres (8,260 feet) and Fent
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which dominates our western horizon. View the stock ford which crosses the
river and which was used to get cattle
Route Description to the saleyards on Miranda Street from St
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Start at the Malone Gates located on the the south and west. Cattle or horses were Pag
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corner of Fenton and Portia Streets where accorded the right of way on the streets!
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In 1952 these saleyards were closed and
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you will find a set of white marble gates
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erected in 1923 as a tribute to Lieutenant new yards opened in Esk Road.
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Colonel William George Malone who
was killed after successfully leading the Cross the State Highway (Broadway) and
Wellington Battalion in an attack on the walk under a rail bridge and you will
Turks at Chunuk Bair on 8 August 1915. find Windsor Park, a delightful miniature
Follow the signage from here. This mid landscaped area which includes several
section provides a choice of routes, which large magnolias and many fine specimens
adds interest for those doing the round of rhododendrons.
trip or subsequent walks.
To the east of Windsor Park, is the
Stratfords climate and soil provides Thomson Arboretum established in 2001
ideal conditions for growing. Visit the with the plantings reflecting a Taranaki
McCullough Rhododendron Dell in spring. feel. The planting on the eastern side of
Formed in the 1960s these gardens the arboretum is designed to recreate a
contain several hundred rhododendrons sense of the bush edge while the western Further Information: Points Of Interest
and include some propagated from seed side contains plants reminiscent of
sent from the Royal Botanical Gardens in ancient primeval forests. Stratfords i-SITE Visitors Centre Red Carrington Walk
Edinburgh, Scotland as well as some from Prospero Place, Broadway, Stratford
Some sections of the walkway follow Ph: 06 765 6708 Green Three Bridges Trail
Lord Rothchilds gardens in England.
farmland boundaries, giving views across or: 0800 765 670 Orange Clemow Walk
In 1952 the Clemow Reserve, a native the country side of rolling green pastures Web: www.stratfordnz.co.nz
Purple Western Loop
arboretum, was established along the and grazing cattle. Wooden stiles are
northern edge of the Rhododendron Dell. used to cross all stock fences which help Yellow Eastern Loop
make access reasonably easy.
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This walkway was developed by members constructed swing bridge. E
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of the Cardiff Branch of Federated
Farmers to coincide with the centennial Provision has been made for a short
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of the Cardiff School and District in May sidetrack, which ends at a cliff-top lookout B
1986. platform above the river giving views of
the mountain, surrounding farm lands
Route Description and a 55 metre Natural Gas Pipeline
The walkway is an attractive and tranquil bridge.
riverbank walk. Changes of direction and
If your time is limited, or if you just
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elevation provide variety as there are
steep slopes and river flats. It provides want to sit back and enjoy nature then A
follow some steps and after a short 2 to d
a well-maintained path through bush eR
and farmland with some steep gradients 3 minute stroll through a natural bush unak Cardiff Monument
pathway you will discover a picnic area.
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and follows the natural contour with
tracks constructed as far as possible with From this area you catch a glimpse of
minimum disturbance to the land form. the river and its stoney banks. Seats and
a table are provided but why not enjoy Further Information: Points Of Interest
From the carpark on Opunake Road the your picnic on the river bank and enjoy
walkway follows the river on both banks the sound of the water and the native bird Stratfords i-SITE Visitors Centre A Layers of volcanic eruptions
upstream from the Opunake Road bridge song. Prospero Place, Broadway, Stratford
Ph: 06 765 6708 B Outlook over old Dairy Factory
for approximately 1.5 kilometres (giving a
total length of 3 kilometres). The walkway or: 0800 765 670 C Swing Bridge
is a pleasant walk through farm land and Web: www.stratfordnz.co.nz
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natural bush and gives access to points
of historical significance otherwise little E Old sand trap & Water Ram
known beyond the immediate locality.
Route Description
This is an easy walk through extensive
gardens and bush. At the Gatehouse
informative wayfinding information and
visitor guides are available to assist you
in your walk.
There are two marked trails which you Further Information:
can follow at Hollard Gardens:
Stratfords i-SITE Visitors Centre
Bernies Walk Prospero Place, Broadway, Stratford
Bernies Walk takes you right around Ph: 06 765 6708
Hollard Gardens and includes the Swamp or: 0800 765 670
which is a spectacular display of bog Web: www.stratfordnz.co.nz
plants in the Spring.
Type of Walkway: Walking Track you extraordinary views of Taranakis Map Of Walk Area
dynamic coastline.
Distance: 7 kms The Cottage Hospital
Grade of walk: Easy/Moderate The hospital has an amazing history for
New Zealanders as it was the birthplace
Time: 3 - 4 Hours of many famous people (including Peter
Snell).
Opunake Beach
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the formal South Taranaki walks and takes The Riviera of South Taranaki is an
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Opunake Lake B
The Pa is visable from the northern end A
The lake is used to provide of the walkway and is an extremely
hydroelectricity. It was once a vegetable important site in Taranaki. It was the
garden used to supply the Armed location of a famous battle where
Constabulary and early settlers. There are Wiremu Kingi Matakatea repelled 800
public toilets at this stop for your use. Waikato Maori and successfully withstood
Armed Constabulary Cemetery a month-long siege armed with a single N
The cemetery is located on the headland rifle. The best access to the site is via
that juts into the lake. It has four historic Opunake Cemetery and then over the
headstones. The perimeters of the Otahi Stream. The Te Namu Pa is on
private property and the owners and the Further Information: Points Of Interest
cemetery are unknown but some cairns
help estimate the cemetery boundaries. Historic Places Trust ask that the area be South Taranaki i-SITE Visitor Centre A Opunake Lake Boat Ramp
Orimupiko Cemetery treated with care and respect. There are 55 High Street, Hawera
open food storage pits and tunnels on the B Armed Constabulary Cemetery
This cemetery is adjacent to the entrance Ph: 06 278 8599
to the Armed Constabulary Cemetery. It site and these can be dangerous. or: 0800 111 323 C Opunake Beach
is located on a former Pa site. Website: www.stdc.co.nz D The Lions Lookout
There are comprehensive maps for your
Waiaua River Mouth information at either end of the walk. E Middleton Bay
This is a must-stop location it will offer Opunake LibraryPlus
Tasman St, Opunake F Opunake Cemetery
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at the base of the cliffs near the end of
Safety First Hauroto Road. This rail was used to haul
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This is a tidal route and is safe to walk shingle and sand from the beach to build B
up to 2.5 hours before and after Low roads and some of the earlier concrete
tide. Dont forget to check the tide buildings in South Taranaki.
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tables before you leave. Swimming is
not safe along the walk but there is a
safe swimming area at the end of the D
Boat Ramp at Ohawe Beach. Toilets and
changing rooms are available here.
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Haere Hau Pa and Dawsons Redoubt.
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up to York Street with several interesting
historical sites along the way. The walk The signs feature historical photographs
can be started at either end and if you and watercolours from the South Taranaki A
finish at the beach you can enjoy a meal District Museum archives as well as
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using one of the free electronic barbeques illustrations from award winning New B
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in the picnic area. Toilets are available at Zealand botanical artist Audrey Eagle.
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Regional Map
Walk Taranaki
Taranaki offers countless opportunities
to experience the regions unique
natural environment, vivid historical sites
and picture-perfect mountain.
Venture
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