Mt Damper Falls
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Mount Damper Falls Walk
Located in Mount Damper and Waitaanga Conservation Area in the Taranaki region
Introduction
This short walk leads to Mount Damper Falls, one of the highest falls in the North Island.Track overview
1 km to the falls return via same track
Seasonal restrictions
The track is closed to hunters every year from 1 August to 31 October for the lambing season.
Dog access
About this track
Description
At 74 m high, Mount Damper Falls are one of the highest in the North Island.
From the car park step over the style and walk over the formed track beside the creek. The first 10 minutes are over open farmland - respect private property, leave gates as you find them and stay on the track. Follow the track until you reach the bridge, from where the bush starts. The track descends gradually to two viewing platforms.
Getting there
The walk starts from Mount Damper Falls car park, on the Okau Road off SH3, 59 km north of New Plymouth.
Know before you go
- A long drop toilet is available by the car park.
- Large logging trucks are operating in this area. Drive carefully the narrow windy roads.
Contacts
| 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 | |