Maungakawa Scenic Reserve tracks
Walking track
Time:
20 min or 40 min depending on track taken
Getting there
Maungakawa Scenic Reserve is 9 km and approximately 15 minutes drive from Cambridge.
About the area
Walk through native forest and visit Gudex Memorial Park in the Maungakawa Scenic Reserve.
Description
Maungakawa Road track
An easily graded walking track from the park leads through the Reserve to Maungakawa Road and takes about 40 minutes.
View from Gudex Memorial Park
Maungakawa Loop track
The track starts above the memorial clearing and while uneven in places, is a pleasant walk. Take the right hand side track to return back to the clearing. The walk takes 20 minutes.
There is a picnic area in Gudex Memorial Park with a water supply, tables, fireplaces, car parking and toilets.
Plan and prepare
What to expect on a walking track:
- Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day
- Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy
- Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities
- Clearly sign posted. Stream and river crossings are bridged
- Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required