Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve walk
Located in New Plymouth area in the Taranaki region
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Introduction
Walk through an outstanding example of a subtropical rain forest past a scenic waterfall on this well-graded short walk - with a sheltered picnic at the car park it's great option for families.Image gallery
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Entrance and picnic area Image: Sylvia Whautere | DOC
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The start of the walkway Image: Sylvia Whautere | DOC
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Enjoy outstanding subtropical rain forest at Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve Image: Sylvia Whautere | DOC
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The walkway takes you through coastal forest and past a scenic waterfall Image: Sylvia Whautere | DOC
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Stream running through Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve Image: Sylvia Whautere | DOC
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Subtropical rain forest at Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve Image: Sylvia Whautere | DOC
The track passes through coastal forest and goes past a scenic waterfall. Look out for the two old saw pits beside the track, which are remnants of historical logging operations.
It's well graded but steep in places.
There is a large sheltered picnic area next to the carpark.
Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve is 7.4 km south of New Plymouth. Follow Tukapa Street for 5 km, then turn into Cowling Road, then into Ratapihipihi Road.
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 |
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