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Tongaporutu, Taranaki

Camping near Tongaporutu

Information

Mount Damper Falls Walk

1 km return | 30 minutes return

Mount Damper Falls have carved a dramatic cylindrical bowl into the fragile papa cliffs they tumble over. During the fall of 74 metres, the wind whistles around the cliff face and deflects the water so it falls at an angle. The tributary of the Tongaporutu River is at its most dramatic after periods of heavy rain, although the track may then be muddy in sections.

Walking Track

Timing

Best after rain. But also muddiest.

Access

5.2 km north of Tongaporutu and 4.3 km south of the Mount Messenger Tunnel along SH3, Mount Damper Falls are signposted along Okau Road towards Ohura. After 16 km bear right, continuing along Okau Road. Mount Damper Falls are signposted on the left after 10 km. The road is mostly unsealed, except for a twisting section which climbs a hill.

Track

Follow the farm track and enter the Waitaanga Conservation Forest. The track undulates over and between footbridges to a viewing platform beside the falls.

European History

The horseshoe shaped bowl and falls were first sighted by Europeans in 1900 when a government surveyor, L Sladden, was working in the area.

The falls lie near the old Tihi-Manuka Maori trail, used as the main communications route between the Taumaranui area and the north Taranaki coast.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Taranaki

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Tongaporutu

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-38.9195535754129

174.788496398926

Latitude
-38.9195535754129
Longitude
174.788496398926

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	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	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.
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.