Moanui, Tawa, Koranga Track

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Time: 6 - 8 hr loop, Distance: 20km loop track

This walk has some quite steep sections in it, so you need to be prepared. There are two huts along the way, so there is plenty off opportunity to have a rest.

The walk starts along Moanui Valley Road and follows the Koranga River, continue past the first swing-bridge to reach Koranga Forks Hut. If you take the swing bridge it will lead you to Tawa Hut. This will take about 2 hours.

The trip between the Koranga Forks Hut and the Tawa Hut is along the Kahunui Stream bed. The route between the two huts should not be attempted in bad weather when high river conditions may become dangerous, this should take about 2 - 3 hours.

The track from Tawa Hut back to Moanui Valley Road starts at the end of the hut clearing and follows the Kahunui Stream for about 10 minutes, once you hit the fork continue up the Kahunui and into the Kahuiti Stream. From there eventually a steep descent down through farmland takes you back to the Kornga River and Moanui swingbridge.

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Organisation

DOC Bay of Plenty

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Opotiki

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-38.4231090305465

177.331262880855

Latitude
-38.4231090305465
Longitude
177.331262880855

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	4 to 8 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours Unless you decide to stay in one of the huts....	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours Unless you decide to stay in one of the huts....
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Length	20km and Beyond Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond
DOC Track Category	Tramping track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required. There are several areas that are through rivers - these are not able to be crossed when in flood	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required. There are several areas that are through rivers - these are not able to be crossed when in flood
Track Accommodation	Hut/Cabin Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight. Koranga Forks hut and Tawa Hut, both owned by DOC	Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight. Koranga Forks hut and Tawa Hut, both owned by DOC
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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4.5/5

Lake Waikaremcana.
Loop track just offNgamaer track 2kms from the visitor centre - takes 30 mins return. Good to experience a touch of night bush and to see massive rata tree believed to be over 1000 yrs old!!

Reviewed almost 15 years ago

Len Daniell