Get outdoors with the family: Five hikes to take the whānau on
This easy 2.5km track is mostly flat and passes through some of the best mixed podocarp/broadleaf forest in the park. For those who want a bit more of a challenge, a side trip up to the Rocky Lookout is worth the effort for a stunning view of the valley and is a great place for a lunch stop. There is plenty to see and do on this 2.5-hour track close to the capital. You walk through different forest types and there’s a swimming hole at the bridge for you to cool down in. This walk is popular with day hikers so can get a bit busy. There are quite a few river crossings to get to the other ...