Moki Track
Located in Moki and Makino Conservation Areas in the Taranaki region
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Introduction
The track was developed with wheelbarrows, picks and shovels as early as 1910. Both ends of the track pass through some 3 km of farmland before entering the forest, which contains good stands of tawa, kamahi and rimu.18 km one way
Seasonal restrictions
The track is closed from 1 August to 31 October each year for the lambing season.
Dog access
Access to the western end of the track is from the north side of Moki Road/Waitara River bridge.
The eastern end of the track starts at the end of the formed Moki Road, south of the airstrip on farmland.
Gates should be left as found and stock undisturbed.
The track goes through Makino Conservation Area, generally following the south bank of the upper Waitara River.
The track began as a surveyed road alignment that was to be developed to service the rehabilitation farms of soldiers after the First World War.
Three farms were established in the valley; the remains of two homesteads can be seen along the eastern end of the track. Land that was cleared is now regenerating.
The track follows generally easy grades and is levelled along most of its 18 km length. This work was done with wheelbarrows, picks and shovels as early as 1910. The terrain is rough and suspension bridges cross five of the deeper chasms. Expect mud. Both ends of the track pass through some 3 km of farmland before entering the forest, which contains good stands of tawa, kamahi and rimu.
A return trip is necessary, unless prior transport arrangements have been made.
This track is located 65 km north of New Plymouth via Uruti Road. It links the eastern and western ends of the unformed Moki Road.
More detailed information about the area can be found on map NZTopo50 sheet BH31.
- Keep to the track.
- Get local advice on track and weather conditions before setting out.
- Take warm clothes, including hat and gloves and waterproof raincoat.
Mountain biking on this track is no longer suitable due to erosion, slips and deterioration of the original benched track.
Dogs
Dogs are prohibited except where authorisation has been granted by DOC. People wishing to take a dog into this area need to get a permit from the local DOC office and have a current kiwi aversion certificate.
Avian awareness and avoidance training
To take dogs across private property, or tracks crossing farmland, you must get permission from the landowner.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Contacts
| Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 6 756 0990 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | egmontvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
2879 Egmont Rd Egmont National Park |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 462 New Plymouth 4340 |
| Full office details | |
| Dog permit contact | |
| Office: | Ngāmotu / New Plymouth Office |
| Phone: | +64 6 759 0350 |
| Email: | newplymouth@doc.govt.nz |
| Postal address: | PO Box 462 New Plymouth 4340 |