Dawson Falls short walks
Short walk
Getting there
Dawson Falls sits at the top end of Manaia Road 14 km from Kaponga. The drive to the roadend is through scenic native forest. Kaponga is an easy drive west of Stratford and Eltham.
About the area
Explore the Dawson Falls area of Egmont National Park which features one of New Zealand's oldest operational power generators.
Located on the south eastern slopes of Mt Taranaki, in Egmont National Park.
Description
Dawson Falls Power Station walk
Time: 10 min return
Follow the Manaia Road down from Dawson Falls Visitor’s Centre and turn left at the Power Station sign. You will be able to hear the Kāpuni Stream which drives the generator that provides electricity for the Dawson Falls Tourist Lodge.
Activities
Historic sites
This walk takes you to one of the world’s oldest continuously operating generators.
Plan and prepare
What to expect on a short walk:
- Easy walking for up to an hour
- Track is well formed, with an even surface. There may be steps or slopes
- Suitable for people of most abilities and fitness
- Stream and rivers crossings are bridged
- Walking shoes required