Meeting of the Waters Scenic Reserve short walks
Track category
Short walk
Description
Araheke Bush Walk suspension bridge
Picnic beside the Waiwhakaiho River and choose from two easy short walks suitable for all the family. Both walks can be accessed from the carpark.
Meeting of the Waters Walk
Time: 20 min
The Meeting of the Waters Walk is a 20 minute stroll through tawa, kahikatea, matai and large totara trees.
Araheke Bush loop walk
Time: 45 min
The walk takes about 45 minutes, crossing the Waiwhakaiho River on the suspension bridge before entering a stand of regenerating lowland forest including matai, rimu and kahikatea.
Getting there
This quiet reserve is located only 3 km south of New Plymouth on SH 3.
Activities
Swimming
Swimming
Near the carpark and picnic area is a popular swimming hole.
Places to stay
New Plymouth City offers a wide variety of accommodation.
Plan and prepare
Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.
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