Kerikeri River Track

This track is part of Te Araroa Trail . This is part ofTe Araora Trail . The track starts at Kerikeri Basin Reserve. It 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 Wharepoke Falls. Ten minutes westward along the river from the Wharepoke Falls, the Kerikeri River Track goes under the Heritage Bypass and takes you to a seating area at the Fairy Pools. The track ends at Rainbow Falls. There are some steep drops near the track and the track is narrow in places. Stay on the track and supervise children. You can also walk the track in the reverse direction. Fishing is allowed in the Kerikeri River. Fishing permits and information are available from Fish & Game New Zealand .