Donnelly Flat Loop Walk

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Walking
1 hr, easy difficulty
About the trail
2.5km loop. The track to Donnelly Flat passes through some of the best mixed podocarp/broadleaf forest in the Tararua Range - this short, easy walk with a picnic area and stream on route is an great option for kids.
Dog friendly
Yes
Things to know
Keep dogs under control at all times.
  • 'Atiwhakatu Stream at Donnelly Flat'
  • 'Donnelly Flat Loop Walk'
  • 'Donnelly Flat Loop Walk'
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Description

Cross the Atiwhakatu footbridge and follow the relatively flat track to Donnelly Flat – an attractive picnic area and campsite with access to Atiwhatatu Stream.

From here the track continues to the Atiwhakatu Track junction, and loops back to the Holdsworth car park via the foot of the Gentle Annie Track.

Getting there

The track starts from the end of Mount Holdsworth Road.

2 km south of Masterton, turn off SH2 into Norfolk Road, which turns into Mt Holdsworth Road. Follow signs to Tararua Forest Park, about 15 km from SH2.

Nature and conservation

The track passes through some of the best mixed podocarp/broadleaf forest in the Tararua Range. Rimu, miro and northern rata tower over a canopy of kamahi, red beech and silver beech.

Source: Department of Conservation 

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