Rimu Loop Walk via Whataroa Falls

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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Camping near Tauranga

Information

5 km return | 2 hours return

The delightful 8-metre-high waterfall cascades down the Whataroa Stream, tumbling to an inviting swimming hole.

The tawa-dominated forest is hung with supplejack, which weaves a dense curtain through the sparse understorey.

Walking Track

Access

To access Otanewainuku from Te Puke, follow Boucher Avenue until it turns into Number 2 Road. This becomes unsealed and continues to Mountain Road. Turn right and there is a small parking bay on the left after 200 metres.

From Greerton, follow Pyes Pa Road and turn left at Pyes Pa into Oropi Gorge Road. In Oropi, turn right into Oropi Road, then left into Mountain Road. The walks start from 200 metres before Number 2 Road.

There are toilets and a picnic shelter near the parking bays.

The start of the track is signposted from 30 metres north of the parking bay.

Track

Follow the Rimu Loop Walk in either direction and after 15 minutes the Whataroa Waterfall Track is signposted.

The track undulates and is marked with orange rectangles. There are a few short steep descents and uneven sections.

After 40 minutes, cross the side stream over rocks, from where the waterfall is a further 3 minutes.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Bay of Plenty

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Tauranga

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-37.8925008551351

176.206161880493

Latitude
-37.8925008551351
Longitude
176.206161880493

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	3km to 10km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km
Track Duration	1 to 2 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate 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.