Big Rimu Track

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Karamea, West Coast

Camping near Karamea

Information

2.2 km return | 1 hour return

A 1,000 year old rimu. And big.

Walking Track

Access

From the centre of Karamea follow Umere Road 7 km (unsealed for the last 1 km) to the signposted start of the track.

The carpark is on the opposite side of the road.

Track

The firm track climbs gently through regenerating forest to a large rimu tree at the track end.

There are interpretation signs on some of the forest plants.

Flora

The tree is 36 metres high and 2 meters in diameter.

European History

Rimu Dacrydium cupressinum was used as the preferred timber for many European constructions. Some houses had rimu sub floor and frames, rimu rafter, lining, cladding, sarking, joinery, flooring, windows and doors. It has a rich red tone, straight grain, is weather resistant and structurally strong.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC West Coast

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Karamea

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.249645114466

172.190830612183

Latitude
-41.249645114466
Longitude
172.190830612183

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	1km to 3km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km
Track Duration	30 mins to 1 hour Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	No large vehicles Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Lesser Known Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.