Marokopa Falls
Image: Jeff and Neda Fields | Creative Commons
Located in the Waikato region
Dolines (enclosed depressions), karren (fluted outcrops), arches tunnels and caves are collectively known as karst. This special landscape is a feature of Waitomo, with the Waitomo Caves world famous for their beauty and abundance of glow worms.
The area includes the Ruakuri Caves and Bush Scenic Reserve – 114 ha of native bush and limestone formations.
The Mangaokewa Scenic Reserve is 3-4 minutes drive south of Te Kuiti on SH30.
There are short (20 min) and longer (1 hr 30 min) tramping tracks that cross the Mangaokewa stream.
The reserve has an area for about 30 certified self-contained campervans. No camping in tents or other vehicles allowed.
There are concerns about potential cultural and physical impacts of rock climbing in the area. Be respectful of local hapu and iwi, and avoid rock-climbing in the Mangaokewa Reserve.
Turn off SH3 between Te Kuiti and Otorohanga onto SH37. Stop in Waitomo Village or continue onto Marokopa.
| Te Kuiti Office | |
| Phone: | +64 7 878 1050 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | tekuiti@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
78 Taupiri Street Te Kuiti 3910 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 38 Te Kuiti 3941 |
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