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Canyon Walking Track - Whirinaki Forest Park

Location

River Road off SH38

Description

Whirinaki Track is the highest standard track in the park. It is relatively easy trip suitable for people of low to moderate fitness. Walkers can travel north to south from Whirinaki Carpark or south to north from Plateau Carpark.

The track meanders down heavily forested river terraces of the Oriuwaka Ecological Area to Te Whaiti-Nui-A-Toi Canyon. Here the river cuts through an ancient lava flow with spectacular results.

Distance

1.0 km

Duration

0.3 hours

Level

Easy

Source

www.doc.govt.nz

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