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Arohaki Lagoon.

Arohaki Lagoon Track

Take the Arohaki Lagoon Track in Whirinaki Forest Park as it winds through tawa/podocarp forest. The lagoon is surrounded by kahikatea and is home to frogs and other wildlife.
Category:  Walking track
Distance:  3 km
Completion Time:  4 hr return

The H Tree at the H Tree Track.

H Tree Track

The H Tree Track in Whirinaki Forest Park is a 45-minute loop track that meanders through podocarp forest. The forest is home to a number of native birds, including kaka.
Category:  Short walk
Distance:  2.2km
Completion Time:  45 min

Kohi Point at Ohope, location of the Nga Tapuwae o Toi Walkway. Photo: Paul Cashmore

Nga Tapuwae o Toi Walkway tracks

Nga Tapuwae o Toi, or the 'Footprints of Toi', is a walkway which captures the essence of the Whakatane district.
Category:  Walking track

View of the Whirinaki River from the Sanctuary Track.

Sanctuary Track

Whirinaki Forest Park's Sanctuary Track is an easy loop track that leads through remnant podocarp forest.
Category:  Walking track
Distance:  2.16 km
Completion Time:  1 hr

Waiatiu Falls Track.

Waiatiu Falls Track

A 1 hour 30 minutes return walk, the Waiatiu Falls Track in Whirinaki Forest Park leads through podocarp forest before reaching the picturesque falls.
Category:  Walking track
Distance:  1 km
Completion Time:  1.5 hr return

Caves swingbridge, Whirinaki Forest Park. Photo: Fiona Hennessey.

Whirinaki Track

The Whirinaki Track in Whirinaki Forest Park follows an easy to medium grade and takes 2 to 5 days to walk. Natural features along the track include caves and waterfalls.
Category:  Tramping track
Completion Time:  2 - 5 days

View of Whirinaki Waterfall from the track.

Whirinaki Waterfalls Track

On the Whirinaki Waterfall Track you'll follow the Whirinaki River as it flows through podocarp forest.
Category:  Walking track
Distance:  9.3 km
Completion Time:  4 hr

White Pine Bush Track.

White Pine Bush Track

A 250 metre wheelchair accessible walkway has been built into the heart of White Pine Bush Scenic Reserve.
Category:  Easy access walk
Distance:  250 m
Completion Time:  30 min return



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Phone:      +64 7 366 1080
Address:   State Highway 38
Murupara 3079
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