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Location & access
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route. Check the official route directions before travel.
Official location informationLocation source
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route.
Reference point: -38.83045, 177.51814. WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
DOC Maps walking and tramping reference point (WGS84), exact official-page GUID / Department of Conservation. Checked 2026-10-12.
Key facts
- Distance
- Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
- Walking time
- 5 min one way
- Track grade
- Easiest
- Location
- Wairoa area
- Dog access
- No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026. Rules and conditions are set by Department of Conservation — confirm with them before you go.
Route overview
This short track takes you to lookout with views of the spectacular Te Rēinga Falls.
This DOC directory entry covers Te Rēinga Scenic Reserve Walk in Gisborne, within Wairoa area. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.
Distance, time and grade
- Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
- Walking time: 5 min one way
- DOC grade: Easiest
Access and alerts
Source checked 2026-10-08. This page is a dated snapshot, not a live track-status report. Check current DOC route information immediately before travelling. An absence of listed alerts does not establish that a route is open.
- Te Rēinga Scenic Reserve Walk closed; First published on 10 July 2023. Last reviewed on 26 June 2026.
Dog access
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Description
From the carpark and picnic area, a short walk takes you to views of the spectacular Te Rēinga Falls (35 m). The falls are fed by the Hangaroa and Ruakituri Rivers that merge just above. Note, the viewing platform has been removed.
The best time to view the falls is during or after high rainfall.
Getting there
Located 35 km inland from Wairoa, just off SH36 (Tiniroto Road). Turn onto Ruakituri Road at Te Rēinga, cross the bridge over the river. The carpark is at the western end of the bridge.
Sources and reuse
Route descriptions and practical information reproduced from the Department of Conservation, Crown copyright, under CC BY 4.0, subject to DOC's copyright policy. Formatting has been adapted, including flattening page sections; follow the original DOC page for maps, section-specific layout, current notices and linked documents. Outdoor Next is independent and is not endorsed by DOC.
The accompanying photograph is a licensed general hiking illustration, not a photograph of this route.
