Kauri Dam Walk

This walk takes you to the remains of an old timber dam used to flush logs down the stream in the early 1900s.

The track travels through regenerating forest along a flat terrain for the first 5 minutes. It then drops down to enter some larger canopy trees such as totara, towai and tanekaha.

The last 2 minutes walk is quite steep and slippery when wet, as it drops down to a tributary of the Pikiwahine Stream. The track ends at a railing and a viewing area.

The track is in Tangihua Forest, halfway between Whangārei on Northland's east coast and Dargaville on the west coast. Your best access into Tangihua Forest is from Omana Road.

The Omana Road Tangihua access car park has parking for 15 cars. You will need to walk 30 minutes along a formed road to the bush line. From here, it is another 15 minutes towards Lions Lodge and the start of the track.

You will find the entrance sign near the viewing platform and turnaround area.

• There is no water source in the forest so carry plenty of water to drink.
• Be well prepared for changeable weather conditions.