Ananui Falls Track
Track category
Tramping track
Time:
4 hr return
Distance:
10 km
Description
From the end of Woodlands Road the track follows alongside the Waitengaue Stream for about 10 minutes before crossing the Wairoa Stream at a suspension bridge. There is a junction on the other side with a track branching off to follow the Wairoa River to Lindemann Road. The track to Waitengaue clearing and Ananui Falls is to the right and travels up the valley, through an open area of recently removed pine trees to the first river crossing. There is an all weather alternative track bypassing the crossing if the stream is impassable because of flood.
The track proper crosses the river on to the Waitengaue Tramway bed on the other side. After 10 minutes it crosses the river again, then follows the river bank before leaving it to follow a branch tramline up a stream tributary. The track then climbs over a low saddle, cross the Waitengaue stream, then rejoins with the Tramline. It follows the tramline upstream, crossing twice to a junction where a track leads to Ananui Falls. This track climbs to the top of the falls. Return along the same route.
Getting there
This track is located on Woodlands Road off SH 2 (10 minutes north of Katikati).
Plan and prepare
No mountain biking is permitted.
Please consult a topographic map.
You must be well prepared when tramping on conservation land, especially on longer day walks. Ensure you have strong, comfortable boots, warm clothing, a good raincoat, first aid kit, food and drink, a hat and sunscreen. It is also advisable that you leave your tramping intentions with a responsible person, in case you get lost.