Whirinaki Recreation Camp tracks

All tracks are accessed from the Whirinaki Recreation Camp.

Loop Track to River

Time: 30 min
Distance: 1 km loop

During summer an easy walk along the Whirinaki River through native forest gives access to the river for swimming.

Lookout track

Time: 1 hr
Distance: 1.8 km return

The easy walk starts across the road from the Recreation Camp and winds uphill to a clearing giving great views.

Wiremu Merito Reserve track

Time: 1 hr
Distance: 2 km return

A well-graded and interpreted track through magnificent podocarp forests.

Drive south from Murupara to Minginui Village (28 km).

The camp is 5 km from Minginui Village on Old Te Whaiti Road.

Track condition

This site may be damaged with slips, flooding or fallen trees from severe weather. Be prepared to turn back if needed.