It isn't signposted, but play it safe and park across the road.

But was expecting a sign saying "Goblin Forest" or something.

"Don’t stay at Dawson Falls if your looking for a modern hotel with amenities. It isn't signposted, but play it safe and park across the road. It is a privilege to welcome you as guests and to have the pleasure to share this beautiful part of our country. Staff are quite to theWe read some where this walk can be a bit spooky - not the case you feel like you are in an enchanted forest and if you let your image run you could be in a pleasant fairy tale Don't park in the lodge carpark. The track begins from the car park 100m above the Dawson Falls Visitor Centre. Where other cities run, New Plymouth prefers to stroll. On a hot day the forest provides a cooling shade, or shelter from the wind, or cover from the rain.

When you get to the East Taranaki visitors centre at Dawson Falls ask the staff for their opinions. ... Bring the kids!

Please choose a different date.Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. A number of beautiful waterfalls are in easy reach of Dawson Falls and it is worth walking through the Goblin Forest to Wilkies Pools - a series of plunge pools formed by the scouring action of water borne sand and gravel. The lodge provides a rare opportunity to its guests to stay in a traditional mountain lodge within the bounds of a National Park.Enjoy the comfort and serenity of our Suisse style Suites after a day exploring the short tracks around the mountain or snuggle up next to the fireplace with your favourite beverage in our guest lounge on those cold wet days. You stay here if you want to spend time in nature - Falls are a few minutes away and excellent hikes from 1-4 hours in duration around the mountain. We walked through the bush past Wilkies Pools to Dawsons FallGreat walk for any time of the year. The mossy kamahi trunks twisting around each other looks like a thing of fairy tales, so it’s easy to see why they call this the Goblin Forest.

All reviews dawson falls moss lichen loop track visitors walks section. Whether it’s an amble through the Goblin forest to Dawson Falls, a dip in Wilkies Pools, or for the more adventurous, a climb up the slopes to Fantham’s Peak- there is a place for everyone to enjoy.It is a privilege to welcome you as guests and to have the pleasure to share this beautiful part of our country. Please choose a different date.Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for Even in the rain this was a lovely place .

The lodge has 12 guest rooms, each with its own ensuite and can accommodate up to 24 guests. Will be back to do that and the Forest again!We drove up as far as the Stratford Plateau, although I think you can start over by Dawsons falls. Goblin forest, Dawson Falls (2 o 3) Whai muri Many of the kāmahi trees in the montane ‘goblin forest’ at Dawson Falls have contorted and intertwined trunks as the result of beginning life growing on stumps and logs of trees killed by some of the last ash-shower eruptions from Mt Taranaki, about 1655 CE.

"Don’t stay at Dawson Falls if your looking for a modern hotel with amenities.

The track begins from the car park 100 m above the Dawson Falls Visitor Centre. This junction is also where the return loop will bring you back later in the walk. Don't park in the lodge carpark. The Kamahi loop is a smaller track through goblin forest/kamahi trees, while the Patea loop covers a larger area. Use the bathroom at the Stratford Mountain House down the road because there are no toilets at the Plateau car park.

Primarily Tōtara and Kamahi trees, the forest around this part of Mount Taranaki sparks the imagination of a Goblin Forest.

Walk through the Goblin Forest of twisted kamahi trunks hanging with ferns and mosses. Enjoy the picturesque drive up to Dawson Falls through the stunning Mountain canopy. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected.

Goblins, elves, hobbits - they'd all be at home here. Our hope, on your way down the mountain, is that you carry with you two precious gifts – fond memories and new friends.

Take a deserved break from reality and allow yourself to fall asleep in silence under a star filled sky and wake up to the crisp clean mountain air.Our driveway is an unforgettable 6km drive up the narrow road through a tunnel of native forest – an attraction in itself and well worth it.The lodge was originally built in 1896. Your list of things to see and do now includes Whitecliffs Walkway, Three Sisters, Pukekura Park, and other attractions.On the 28th (Wed), identify plant and animal life at The Goblin Forest, take in the dramatic scenery at Dawson Falls, enjoy the sea views from Cape Egmont Lighthouse, thenkick back and relax at Oakura …

The Goblin Forest, Stratford: See 23 reviews, articles, and 11 photos of The Goblin Forest, ranked No.8 on Tripadvisor among 25 attractions in Stratford. Follow the path into the Goblin Forest and let your imagination run wild. Cross the Kapuni Stream. Whether it’s an amble through the Goblin forest to Dawson Falls, a dip in Wilkies Pools, or for the more adventurous, a climb up the slopes to Fantham’s Peak- there is a place for everyone to enjoy. Walk straight ahead past the turnoff to Waingongoro Hut.

A well defined back-country tramping track circles the mountain.