Kauri Block Walk — Attraction in North Island

Lovely Kauri trees, not busy, easy walk. The path was well maintained, smooth except for tree roots in a few places (And a big storm came through about a 10 days ago, which washed out enough of the major hwy from Thames to close it). Gentle slope up and down, some of the path is a boardwalk.

The sign says a 20 minute walk, but that doesn't account for all the picture taking. I was there around Noon today walking with 2 friends, and it took about an hour - because it's just that pretty.

You can walk the entire path, and you'll end up on a gravel road which slopes down to the parking lot where the walk began.

We saw only 3 other people during the time we were there, and one was using a wheelchair. I didn't ask her how difficult she thought it was, but hopefully she will post here as well.

Be sure to use the shoe bath at the beginning and end, to help prevent the spread of the soil born disease which is...

I saw this appear on Google maps, while reviewing something else, and had to track it down. It's a nice, easy walk around an old Pa site, through an area of what is apparently replanted forest - there are signs indicating new Kauri trees have been planted here, and you can see many young trees along the trail. The view from the top of the Pa is absolutely amazing, and I was there on a clear, sunny, (slightly windy) day. Both ends of the trail are flanked by private driveways and there is a mountain bike trail criss- crossing...

Very nice little walk bordered with a few kauris, with a nice view up top even if cloudy. Very well maintained (gravel), adapted to kids even, not too steep. The whole walk took us 1h/1h15. It crosses the path of the motor bike path so in 2 places you have to be careful but it is well signaled. You can park your car near the 4square and walk...