View of Otaki Forks campsite from Fenceline Loop track
Image:
Neil Dixon
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Waiotauru Track to historic mill
Located in Ōtaki Forks area and Tararua Forest Park in the Wellington/Kapiti region
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Introduction
This easy track near Ōtaki Forks takes you to a historic mill site.Dog access
Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Ōtaki Forks is 19 km inland from Ōtaki township – approximately 1 hr 30 min drive from Wellington or Palmerston North. The easiest turnoff from SH1 is at Ōtaki Gorge Road, just south of the SH1 bridge over the Ōtaki River. The last 5 km of the Gorge Rd is closed due to a slip. Access is by walking only.
There is an emergency track that you can walk to gain access to Ōtaki Forks. It is 5 km long and can be accessed 200 m past the locked gate on the Ōtaki Gorge Road.
Contacts
| Wellington/Kapiti information | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre provides visitor information for this area |
