Sanctuary Track
Track category
Walking track
Time:
1 hr
Distance:
2.16 km
Description
The Whirinaki River near the
Sanctuary Track
The Forest Sanctuary protects a striking remnant of podocarp forest.
The track is an easy loop starting across the stream from the Forest Sanctuary carpark.
Birdlife includes rare species, North Island kaka, red and yellow crowned kakariki, kiwi, robin and kereru.
Getting there
Whirinaki Forest Park is 90 km south-east of Rotorua, off SH 38. Entrance is past Minginui Village and up River Road to the Whirinaki carpark, the northern starting point for many walkers. You can also walk from the southern end, starting at Plateau carpark, about 43 km from Minginui along forestry roads. The carpark can also be reached from the Napier/Taupo Highway. Access is from Sanctuary Road, off Minginui Road.
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