Up the Mohaka River
There are two small fibreglass baths surrounded by a decking. You can adjust the temperature by filling fresh hot water into the tubs with a pvc pipe. It’s best at night when you can sit in the hot pools and watch the stars, glow worms and look for the ‘Faces’! You might get a small furry visitor too. Run across to the river for a cold plunge. [Mike, NZ]
Follow the same directions for the Mangatutu Springs but continue driving about 100 metres to a clearing known as 'The Gums' car park. This is the starting point for a popular tramp to Te Puia Hut (about 4 hrs tramping). The tramp is quite steep in some parts but there are plenty of good resting spots to take in the views or do a bit of trout fishing. From Te Puia Lodge the track continues up river, passes the turnoff to Makino Hut then crosses a wire bridge over the Makino River, just above its confluence with the Mohaka River. The track continues alongside the Mohaka, then climbs steeply to a large terrace before dropping back to the river. This section takes about 45 mins. [Mike, NZ]
Rating: 8/10
Fiona Hood - Wellington
1st November 2012
Rating: 7/10
carla - napier
25th March 2012
Rating: 10/10
Debbie - Pahiatua
19th March 2009
Rating: 3/10
Rod Knight - Hawlks bay
21st August 2008
Rating: 9/10
Rachel - Nz
16th July 2008
Rating: 10/10
Ben McEwan - Wellington, New Zealand
30th May 2008
Rating: 10/10
Al - Auckland
29th April 2008
Rating: 10/10
Kiriti - Napier
3rd December 2007
Rating: 7/10
Katarina - Bratislava/Slovakia
5th September 2007