The Tūmanako Loop Track is great for children. It offers a variety of forest types, birdlife and viewpoints with evidence of pioneer logging history and subsequent natural forest recovery of kāmahi, tawa, tawhairaunui/red beech and tawhairauriki/black beech forests.
A variety of birds including pītoitoi/North Island robin, pōpokotea/whitehead, tītitipounamu/rifleman, kōkako and korimako/bellbird live here. Sometimes you can spot an inquisitive kākā and, if you’re lucky, you may hear a kōkako. Kārearea/New Zealand falcon are frequently seen from vantage points along the track.
Keep your eyes open for wētā motels along the track.
Rare plants such as neinei, yellow-flowered mistletoe and ngutu kākā/kākābeak may be seen.
Boundary Stream Mainland Island is located approximately one hour's drive north of Napier. Follow State Highway 2 to Tutira, turn left at Tutira onto Matahorua Road then left onto Pohokura Road.
You can see native birds throughout Boundary Stream. The haunting song of kokako can often be heard at the Tumanako carpark, and you may even lucky to catch a glimpse of this special New Zealand bird.
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | napier@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Ahuriri / Napier Office |