Mount Damper Falls walk
Short walk
Time:
30 min
Getting there
The walk starts from Mount Damper Falls car park, on the Okau Rd off State Highway 3, 59 km north of New Plymouth.
About the area
Mount Damper Falls.
The walk to Mt Damper Falls is well marked and leads to the lookout platform.
At 74m high, Mount Damper Falls are one of the highest in the North Island.
Description
From the car park step over the style and walk over the formed track beside the creek. The first ten minutes are over open farmland. Follow the track until you reach the bridge, from where the bush starts. The track descends gradually to the viewing platform. A warning that the track is clay based and could be quite slippery in adverse weather. A long drop toilet is available by the car park.
When crossing farmland please respect private property, leave gates as you find them and stay on the route.
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