Taranaki Walking Tracks & Trails

Discover more of Taranaki on one of the region’s walks and hikes

Covering every corner of Taranaki, the walkways offer everything from a quick coastal stroll to an epic alpine adventure.

New Plymouth’s 13km Coastal Walkway is a great place to start and, trailing off the Coastal Walkway, the Te Henui Walkway takes you on a picturesque trail alongside Te Henui River. Lake Mangamahoe offers a scenic bush walk around the man-made lake, while the 7km Ōpunakē Loop Trail has stunning coastal views and a secret garden surprise along the way. For a more intrepid adventure, the Pouākai Crossing is a spectacular 19km one-day walk across Taranaki Maunga.

NEW PLYMOUTH COASTAL WALKWAY

TE HENUI WALKWAY

LAKE MANGAMAHOE

ŌPUNAKĒ LOOP TRAIL

POUĀKAI CROSSING

ŌHAWE BEACH TO WAIHI BEACH COASTAL WALK

ROTOKARE SCENIC RESERVE

To discover more walks around Taranaki pick up a free Taranaki Walker’s Guide from an i-SITE or download from taranaki.co.nz/visit

Taranaki Maunga reflected in the Pouākai Tarns, credit Jeremy Beckers