Three majestic kauri trees in a mature native forest setting, and a pristine stream with safe swimming holes, are the main drawcards for this walk which is particularly popular in summer.

The whole area is an ecological reserve within the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park, and the walk starts from the gravel car park (not signposted) just off State Highway 29.

For the first 600 metres you go through a previously grazed area that is being re-vegetated with radiata pine and tree lucerne as nursery crops. The track then enters a terrace of tawa forest and drops down to the Rapurapu Stream.  Follow the stream and soon you will come to a boardwalk at the base of the kauri trees.

The largest tree is 1.79 metres in diameter and 14 metres to the first branch.  All three kauri can be seen at once, from the rocks in the middle of the stream, just before climbing the boardwalk steps.

No dogs or fires are allowed in the Park without a permit.

CAUTION: There are numerous stream crossings, so we advise against walking this track after heavy rain. Sturdy footwear should be worn.