Kerikeri River walking track — Local services in Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community

The track passes through stands of young kauri, tōtara and associated native vegetation. As you walk along the track, you will pass the remains of the historic Kerikeri hydro-election station, built as part of the hydro-electric generation scheme that operated between 1930 and 1967. The building’s remains are open to the public. You can see interesting rock formations close to the Wharepuke Falls. At the base of these falls is a popular swimming-hole. Ten minutes westward along the river from the Wharepuke Falls, the Kerikeri River Track goes under the Heritage Bypass and takes you to a seating area at the Fairy Pools. 10,000 Steps Northland: This track equates to about 4,667 steps. Fishing is allowed in the Kerikeri River. The Kerikeri River Track starts in the Kerikeri Basin Reserve and ends at the Rainbow Falls, Kerikeri. Access the track from • the carpark at the start of Landing Road • Rainbow Falls Road • Heritage Bypass, north of the bridge • Edkins Road, signposted between 33 and 37 Edkins Road

• Dogs are not permitted on the walking tracks in the Kerikeri Basin due to the risk they pose to kiwi and other wildlife. • Parking, picnicking and a BBQ area in the Kerikeri Basin Recreation Reserve at the eastern end of the track. To get there – travel along the Heritage Bypass, turn right into Waipapa Road, then right into Landing Road. The Kerikeri Basin Recreation Reserve is at the far end of Landing Road. • Parking and picnic facilities are also at the western end of the track – access from...

Two places to park one is at the end of Landing Road and the other is near the Stone Store. Both car parks have toilets. From landing road car park you cross the grass area to the start, from the other car park you walk over the bridge and make a hard left to the beginning of walkway. It's a nice walk along the river. 1st you'll come to a historic power house, then you'll come to wharepuke falls where you can have a swim, after that you'll come to the bypass, then you'll come to fairy pools, then finally you'll reach Rainbow/Waianiwaniwa falls. Walk is roughly 1...

This is a lovely track. It's best to park across the street in the lot for a different walk. PlanMyWalk made it sound like this was a loop, and it's definitely not a loop. That's important to know. There is also SO MUCH to do and see around it. The gardens by the stone store and Cafe are absolutely lovely, and I wish we'd had time to visit the museum. Don't plan to come here JUST for this walk. It's a beautiful walk, but we could've spent a whole day here, and I...