Wilkies Pools

About

Scenic forest in New Plymouth

Why go

• Feels like walking through a goblin forest
• Series of pools and mini waterfalls formed by an ancient lava flow
• Beautiful swimming hole with a slide

Must try

• Natural rock pools & mini slides
• Lava waterslide

Pro tips

• Easy walk ~30–40 mins return
• Park up at the Dawson carpark
• Combine with Kamahi Loop track

Good to know

• Skip after heavy storms
• Water was cold

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (310 reviews)

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