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About
Tararua is a stunning mountain range located in the lower North Island of New Zealand, offering a range of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. The Tararua Forest Park, covering an area of over 116,000 hectares, boasts more than 1,800 kilometers of hiking tracks, making it a popular destination for hikers and trampers. Visitors can enjoy camping, mountain biking, and skiing while taking in the diverse wildlife and flora of the park. Another attraction is the Mount Holdsworth area, which is ideal for hiking, rock climbing, and bird watching, and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountain range, picturesque rivers, and hidden waterfalls and caves. Tararua is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the natural beauty of New Zealand and indulge in outdoor adventures. Plan your next adventure to Tararua and explore the stunning wilderness of New Zealand.
Tōtara Reserve Regional Park
Tararua
Walks
Nestled in the Pohangina Valley lays Tōtara Reserve Regional Park; a treasure of the Horizons Region. Covering 340 ha of bush, the reserve offers a wide range of attractions to the day visitor. From walking tracks, swimming holes, and the native wildlife that is scattered all over the park.
A network of tracks takes you on a journey through the mixed podocarp forest with its tall canopy trees, shrub and forest floor communities, wide variety of birds and animals, and wonderful views of the Ruahine Ranges and Pohangina Valley.
There are several tracks which can be accessed from Pohangina Valley East Road (Manawatū Scenic Route), on route to the Tōtara Reserve camping grounds, while the nature trails can be accessed from different locations around the camping grounds. Please note, no dogs are allowed within the reserve or camping grounds.
- Fern Walk (2-3 hours) - approx. 6 mins before camping ground
- Pettifar & Gilchrist Loop Tracks (1-2 hours) - approx 4 mins before camping ground
- Nature Trails
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Waihi Falls
Tararua
Attractions
25-meters high, Waihi Falls can be found in Waihi Falls Scenic Reserve, which covers approximately 22 hectares of land. Although the waterfall is not very popular and located in a quiet and peaceful spot, the falls is absolutely beautiful and deserves the visit. The waterfall is included into New Zealand Must See Waterfall's list.
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