Tracks & Trails

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. Mangamahoe offers a scenic bush walk around Lake Mangamahoe, while the 7km Ōpunake Loop Trail has stunning coastal views and a secret garden surprise along the way. For a more intrepid adventure, the Pouakai Crossing is a spectacular 19km oneday walk across Taranaki Maunga.

Dawson Falls

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

7 TOP TARANAKI WALKS

NEW PLYMOUTH COASTAL WALKWAY

TE HENUI WALKWAY

LAKE MANGAMAHOE

ŌPUNAKE LOOP TRAIL

POUAKAI CROSSING

OHAWE BEACH TO WAIHI BEACH COASTAL WALK

ROTOKARE SCENIC RESERVE

Te Henui Walkway

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

Want more? Visit https://aatraveller.co.nz/travel-guides and get planning.

Looking for a place to stay? Book accommodation at aa.travel.co.nz