Tauranga City Council is resealing Te Rere o Ōmanawa (Ōmanawa Falls) carpark, to make it smoother and safer for people visiting this scenic spot.

The carpark will be closed on Monday, 5 May and the main walking track will be inaccessible as entry takes place from this point.

The resealing, which is weather dependent, is being undertaken by the contractor at no cost to Council. If this work is delayed, it will be completed at another suitable date.

Ōmanawa Café, which shares the carpark, will be closed for the day too.

Maintenance work, which includes vegetation tidying and topping up gravel on the track, is also taking place.

Te Rere o Ōmanawa is a special area in the rohe of local hapū Ngāti Hangarau. If you visit once the carpark re-opens, you’ll find a range of features to enjoy including three lookout platforms providing panoramic views of the falls and wider Ōmanawa Valley.

For more information about Te Rere o Ōmanawa you can visit Tauranga City Council’s website.

While these works are underway, visitors are encouraged to check out some other fantastic walks in the city. There are plenty to choose from around Tauranga.

We thank the community in advance for their patience while these maintenance works take place.

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