Te Arapiki o Tawhaki

Track category

Walking track

Time:  

2 hr loop

Distance:  

4 km

Description

Explore the lowland podocarp forest of Pukaha Mt Bruce on this loop track.

Getting there

Access to this track is only available via the Pukaha Mount Bruce Visitor Centre and an entry fee is required.

Pukaha Mount Bruce is located on State highway 2, 30 km north of Masterton and 10 km south of Eketahuna on State Highway 2.

Plan and prepare

View from the lookout. Photo: Sue Galbraith
View from the lookout

Te Arapiki o Tawhaki is accessed via Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre.

Opening hours

Open daily from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm.  Closed Christmas Day.

Entrance fees

Adults: $20
Children 5 - 17 years: $6
Children under 5: free

 

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Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

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Contacts

Wellington Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 4 384 7770
Address:   18 Manners Street
Wellington
Email:   wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz
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Wairarapa Area Office
Phone:      +64 6 377 0700
Email:   wairarapa@doc.govt.nz
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