Mangakawa Track
Track category
Tramping track
Time:
2 hr 30 min
Description
A challenging track suitable for fit walkers. Wear sturdy footwear.
The track follows the Mangakawa Stream with views of waterfalls and small gorges.
The track leads back to the Nikau Loop Track.
Getting there
Mangakawa Stream, Morere Scenic
Reserve
The track is located in the Morere Springs Scenic Reserve, 40 km from Wairoa and 58 km from Gisborne. The scenic reserve can be accessed via the Morere Hot Springs Pool Complex which opens at 10.00 am and has ample car parking space. The pools complex is managed by a private concessionaire, and fees are payable for visits accessing the reserve via the main entrance from SH2.
Alternative free public access at any time to walking tracks only is via Tunanui Road, approximately 1 km north of the Morere Hot Springs entrance. The track entrance is approximately 500m from SH2. There is no formed carpark at this entrance.
The track is well signposted and marked with orange directional arrows within the reserve.
Plan and prepare
Mangakawa Track has five stream crossings. Fifty metres of the track requires walking/slash boulder hopping along the stream bed.
Access during wet weather may be difficult. If in doubt, please check for track conditions at the Morere Springs office.