Goldie Bush Walkway
Alert/Important notice
Upgrade works have begun on the Constable Road end of Goldie Bush walkway.
The planned works include the upgrade of the Goldie Bush track from Constable Road end to the Mokoroa Stream crossing, including the installation of a new bridge across the Mokoroa Stream. Works also include the installation of a new carpark and small toilet facility at the road end.
Construction works on site will be underway from 29 October to 18 December 2009. During this time there will be no major disruption to track users, although users can expect some delays and should follow all safety signage. Works will break for the Christmas period and then be underway again from 11 January to 28 February 2010. For visitor safety, throughout the second period of works the Constable Road end of the walkway will be closed to all users. Visitors wishing to use the Goldies Bush Walkway will need to access it from the Horseman Road end instead.
Mokoroa Stream Track is a marked route only, and extreme care is needed. Numerous stream crossings. Do not attempt after heavy rain. This route is suitable for experienced trampers only. June 2009.
Walking track
Time:
1 hr one way
Distance:
4.5 km one way
Getting there
From either Constable Rd or Horseman Rd.
Description
Goldie Bush Walkway can be walked from either Constable Rd or Horseman Rd. From Constable Rd the walkway descends through the Motutara Scenic Reserve to cross Mokoroa Stream then enters the Goldie Bush Scenic Reserve, climbing through coastal forest with regenerating kauri, to exit at Horseman Rd, or return the way you came.
Young kauri grove, Motutara Scenic
Reserve
For a longer, more challenging loop walk, the Mokoroa Stream Track leaves the Goldie Bush Walkway at the Mokoroa Stream.
To walk to Mokoroa Falls from Horseman Rd follow the Goldie Bush Walkway for 5 minutes, then turn right onto the Mokoroa Falls Track.
Plan and prepare
- Track becomes slippery after periods of rain
- Dogs are not permitted on the tracks because of the threat they pose to stock and wildlife. Exceptions include certified guide dogs and permitted hunting dogs.
What to expect on a walking track:
- Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day
- Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy
- Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities
- Clearly sign posted. Stream and river crossings are bridged
- Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required