The track starts on the true right of the Manganuku Stream beside the historic Manganuku Stream Bridge.

It climbs a gully to a saddle providing good views over the valley, then continues down to the stream known locally as the Little Manganuku Stream. At night glow worms can be viewed at various sites along this track.

The track starts beside to Manganuku Campsite, 47 km from Opotiki on SH2, adjacent to Manganuku Stream Bridge.