10 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, with the odd shower. Northerlies.
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1 / 2Mount Damper and Waitaanga Conservation Area
Waitaanga South Road to Te Rerepahupahu Falls Track
Follow an historic logging tramline to Te Rerepahupahu Falls.
Distance
10 km
Walking time
4 hr 30 min
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Allowed — check local rules
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Taumarunui forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy in the morning, clearing in the afternoon with increasing fine spells. Periods of rain developing late evening. Northerlies, turning westerly in the morning.
12 October 2026
Occasional rain, clearing for a time in the morning. Westerlies, turning northerly in the morning.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, becoming widespread and heavier for a time in the morning and afternoon. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Occasional rain from morning. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Waitaanga South Road to Te Rerepahupahu Falls Track
This track follows an historic logging tramline, through regenerating forest to reach Te Rerepahupahu Falls. To begin with, follow the white poles which mark the intial part of the route through farmland to reach the bush edge. The track then meanders alongside the stream through kamahi, then silver beech and finally podocarp forest with old growth totara, rata and kahikatea. In several places the track crosses the river over swing bridges. The route goes through several grassy clearings and turns left up a ridge, then descends through virgin mixed podocarp forest to the valley floor. Te Rerepahupahu Falls are then 5 min upstream. There is a clearing beside the falls which can be used for camping. There are no other facilities. From the falls, return to Waitaanga South Road via the same track. Or with prior transport arrangements, continue out on Mt Damper to Te Rerepahupahu Falls Track (7 hr 30 min)
Essential information for Waitaanga South Road to Te Rerepahupahu Falls Track
Private land The 2.5 km farm track from the Waitaanga South Road to inside the Waitaanga Conservation Area is private land. Respect this and note that pest control programs are continually run on this property. Dogs Dogs are prohibited except where authorisation has been granted by DOC. People wishing to take a dog into this area need to get a permit from the local DOC office and have a current kiwi aversion certificate.
Getting there for Waitaanga South Road to Te Rerepahupahu Falls Track
From Ahititi, on Waitaanga Road, turn off at South Waitaanga Road. At the end of the road there is a sign indicating the route. Use this location in google maps to find your way there.
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . We recommend trying these online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel
Dog access for Waitaanga South Road to Te Rerepahupahu Falls Track
Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.
Before you walk Waitaanga South Road to Te Rerepahupahu Falls Track
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.