Follow a stream through beautiful native forest or walk through a 20 metre limestone cave - with swimming and picnicking opportunities as well, these tracks are great for children.

Nikau Walk

The track starts from the Kaniwhaniwha car park. It passes through a recently planted area, then follows along the stream to a loop walk, lush with nikau palms and tree ferns.

There are opportunities for swimming and picnicking along the stream, and a picnic/campsite with toilets is a short distance off the track (this is accessible by wheelchair, but the loop track is not).

This walk can be combined with the Kaniwhaniwha Caves adding 30 minutes to the walking time.

Kaniwhaniwha Caves

The two limestone caves are near the start of the Bell Track, 5 minutes from the junction with the Nikau Walk. You can walk through the 20 metre long main cave, but note there is a short hands-and-knees crawl. The cave is wet underfoot and torches are required.

The second smaller cave is tight and narrow.