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NZ Walking Routes > Taranaki > Dawson Falls - Hasties Hill Track
Dawson Falls - Hasties Hill Track
- Location
- Dawson Falls sits at the top end of Manaia Road 14 km from Kaponga. The drive to the road end is through scenic native forest. Kaponga is an easy drive west of Stratford and Eltham.
- Description
This is a very scenic tramp that rises to the summit of Hasties Hill. On a clear day great views can be had of the Beehives and back to Dawson Falls Roadend.
The track enters the bush to the left just above the Dawson Falls Visitor Centre. Turn left again at the first track junction. About five minutes along the track takes a sharp right turn and descends to cross a tributary of the Kaupokonui Stream before ascending steeply.
Continue on to the top of the hill where two viewing corridors provide great views across to the Beehives and back to Konini Lodge. This is a good spot for a picnic.
Return down the track to the visitor centre.
Be aware there are no safety barriers along the cliff tops on this track.
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Level
- Medium
- Amenities
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- Lookouts
- Picnics
- Tramping
- Source
- www.doc.govt.nz
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