The Whirinaki Waterfall Loop passes beneath humbling podocarp giants. Photo: Matthew Cattin

Whirinaki Waterfall Loop Track, East Coast

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No short walk showcases the ethereal wonder of Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park better than the Waterfall Loop Track. It loops around a stunning section of the Whirinaki River, and is more of a stroll than a walk beneath humbling podocarp giants.  The wide, well-maintained, path allows walkers to float through the ancient forest, head […]

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