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Inglewood, Taranaki

Camping near Inglewood

Information

Everett Park Scenic Reserve Walk

1 km return | 30 minutes return

The river access, large grassed play area and forest walk make this an ideal spot for families. Bring lunch.

Walking Track

Access

Coming from New Plymouth, where SH3 takes a sharp left turn in Inglewood, keep straight ahead over the railway line along Rata Street. Everett Park is signposted along Bristol Road after 2.4 km. Continue 4.6 km and turn left into Everett Road. Everett Park Scenic Reserve is on the right after 800 metres and the metalled access road leads 500 metres to the parking area with toilets by the Manganui River.

The northern carpark is 400 metres further up Everett Road. This has a larger grassed area and is also near the river.

Track

The even track weaves through this memorable enclave of lowland forest and crosses a swingbridge over the Kurapete Stream to the link the two carparks.

European History

This 77 hectare reserve was first mooted as a reserve in 1889, but only received legislative protection in 1919. It is a rare remnant of lowland forest, dominated by tawa and kamahi. It is an isolated example of the forest which once used to cover the lower Taranaki ring plain before clearance and conversion to pasture. Cattle once severely browsed the understorey, but now a plethora of ferns such as Hen and Chickens fern, crown fern and wheki colonise the understorey.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Taranaki

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Inglewood

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-39.1240349707023

174.285571479797

Latitude
-39.1240349707023
Longitude
174.285571479797

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	From 500m to 1km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km
Track Duration	10 to 30mins Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins
Track Difficulty	Easiest walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest 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	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Track Accommodation	Campsite Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Campsite At least one campsite is available on this track to stay at overnight.	Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Campsite At least one campsite is available on this track to stay at overnight.
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.