Rerekapa Track
Located in Moki and Makino Conservation Areas in the Taranaki region
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Introduction
This track was made around 1910 by road workers using wheelbarrows, picks and shovels.Seasonal restrictions
The track is closed from 1 August to 31 October every year for the lambing season.
Dog access
The Rerekapa Track starts at Kiwi Road and crosses open farmland then turns left across Blacketts Creek. The track skirts the base of the ridge and winds to the top of a low saddle then down through undisturbed tawa/kamahi forest into the valley. There have been sightings of kōkako in this area.
The Rerekapa Hut is nearby. This basic backcountry hut is privately managed but is available for public use. Contact Rerekapa Hut Supporters Incorporated, phone +64 6 754 6005 for details of fees and bookings.
The track reaches a boundary fence and crosses a farm, following the fence to a former homestead site and the 10 m high Rerekapa Falls (2 hr 45 min from Kiwi Road).
Beyond the farm buildings the track re-enters the Moki forest which, on this section of the track has been logged but not cleared.
The track finally emerges on Mangapapa Road, which links Moki and Okau Roads and is part of the historic Stratford/Taumarunui Heritage Trail (The Forgotten Highway). Either arrange to have a car waiting at Mangapapa Road, or return to Kiwi Road (3.5 hr).
This track is located 68 km north of New Plymouth. Turn off at Uruti onto Uruti Road, then Moki Road. Turn left onto Kiwi Road, the track starts 12 km on the right. Park your car on the roadside.
More detailed information about the area can be found on map NZTopo50 sheet BH31.
No mountain biking
Mountain biking on this track is no longer suitable due to erosion, slips and deterioration of the original benched track.
Dogs
Dogs are prohibited except where authorisation has been granted by DOC. People wishing to take a dog into this area need to get a permit from the local DOC office and have a current kiwi aversion certificate.
Avian awareness and avoidance training
To take dogs across private property, or tracks crossing farmland, you must get permission from the landowner.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Contacts
| Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 6 756 0990 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | egmontvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
2879 Egmont Rd Egmont National Park |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 462 New Plymouth 4340 |
| Full office details | |
| Dog permit contact | |
| Office: | Ngāmotu / New Plymouth Office |
| Phone: | +64 6 759 0350 |
| Email: | newplymouth@doc.govt.nz |
| Postal address: | PO Box 462 New Plymouth 4340 |