Retracing an old gold-mining water race, this short walk passes through forest of young beech and rimu to mature podocarps – it’s good for children but be sure to supervise them

1hr 50mins

No dogs

Getting there – Pupu Hydro Walkway begins 9 km from Takaka at the end of Pupu Valley Road.  Follow the road towards Te Waikoropupu Springs, turning off to the right just before the bridge crossing Waikoropupu River