Jasper Creek Walk
Jasper Creek Walk is your morning stroll while camping in paradise. The walk starts at Hotoritori Campsite up the Kauaeranga Valley and passes through regenerating tōtara, rimu, tōwai and kahikatea, with several species of fungi and ground orchids growing alongside. The walk finishes back at the road, just by the campsite.
In summer look out for guided twilight tours by the local DoC ranger. Engage your senses as the night settles and see glow worms and other night natives!
Jasper Creek Walk Location
To get to Jasper Creek Walk, drive 15 minutes along Kauaeranga Valley Rd from Thames to the visitor centre, then another 7 minutes to the Hotoritori Campsite.
Info
10 minutes return.
500 m loop
Easy
Contact
Phone Number: +64 7 867 9080
Email: kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz
Website:
Jasper Creek Walk
Jasper Creek Walk is your morning stroll while camping in paradise. The walk starts at Hotoritori Campsite up the Kauaeranga Valley and passes through regenerating tōtara, rimu, tōwai and kahikatea, with several species of fungi and ground orchids growing alongside. The walk finishes back at the road, just by the campsite.
In summer look out for guided twilight tours by the local DoC ranger. Engage your senses as the night settles and see glow worms and other night natives!
Jasper Creek Walk Location
To get to Jasper Creek Walk, drive 15 minutes along Kauaeranga Valley Rd from Thames to the visitor centre, then another 7 minutes to the Hotoritori Campsite.
Info
10 minutes return.
500 m loop
Easy
Contact
Phone Number: +64 7 867 9080
Email: kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz
Website:
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