Ship Creek: Kahikatea Swamp Forest Walk

  • Walking
  • Wheelchair / Pram Accessible
Difficulty
Easy
Length
0.7 km
Journey Time
20 minutes return
Region
West Coast
Sub-Region
Westland
Track maintained by
Department of Conservation

This ancient kahikatea swamp forest is one of the best examples of swamp forest that you will come across.

Enjoy scenic views and the ancient forest of tall kahikatea. It's well worth stopping at Ship Creek on your journey along the West Coast.

A gentle walk following the slow-flowing Ship Creek Tauparikaka. A creek-side viewpoint allows easy observation of the forest plants and wildlife.

The track loops through an area of dense swamp forest where you can see stunning specimens of New Zealand’s tallest tree, the kahikatea (white pine).

Wheelchair/Pram Track

Conditions

No dogs

How to get here

These walks are signposted off SH6 as you head north from Haast to Lake Paringa.

  • Monro Beach is near Lake Moeraki, 30 km north of Haast. 
  • Ship Creek Tauparikaka is 20 km north of Haast.

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Page last updated: 9/06/2023, 7:30 am