Located Just only short 5 minutes drive from Takaka it’s a place absolutely worth visiting. Maintained by local council - it’s free to visit, just getting there you have to pay attention as it’s only one road leading to it and it’s not very well marked. Not too many parking spots max. 10 Strongly recommend to grab a free map at the entrance so you don’t get lost and follow well marked path. Without the map it’s really easy to get lost and go in circles. My recommendation is to stick to the path and follow the sequence as outlined on the map and that way you will see everything and don’t get lost. Some passages are quite narrow and may be bit technically challenging for some people. Luckily we went there on a sunny day, but there is a bit of mud in shadow area and even slippery, so can only imagine that it’s very hard to walk there on a rainy day as rocks get quite slippery. In total it takes good hour to explore entire site. There is a porter potty at the entrance if...
Read moreWow! This place is awesome! I couldn’t believe these fantastically eroded rock corridors and formations, and the imaginative names that have been attached to them. The map on the signboard by the toilet at the entrance is very helpful. We just took a copy and then returned it when we left.
Some places have toys among the rocks — fun for the kids young and old to find.
Google Maps has the location of the small parking area exactly correct. It’s easy to get to, and there is no admission fee though donations for upkeep can be made.
It took us about an hour to cover most of it, and I was taking lots of pictures. If you are there with little ones, keep a close eye on them. Parts of it are maze-like and it would be easy for a child to get separated and frightened. I had a hard time keeping up with where my...
Read moreUnique, even to a New Zealander who's been around all of NZ. Free, but donations accepted for improvements by a volunteer group looking after the place. We took 90 minutes to explore. Some muddy parts, you need to watch your footing & have sturdy shoes. Not wheelchair friendly or suitable for those with mobility issues. Small car park. You need to take a map with you! They are available at the start of the track. The map could do with improving as we often weren't sure we were looking at the correct thing. Some discrete signs would help too. Great bush walk...
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