Little Dunns Creek

Places of Interest

Mangōraukawa/Lake Dive

Lake

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Mangōraukawa / Lake Dive, formerly known as Lake Dive, is located in the south-east of the Egmont National Park at a height of 907 m above sea level. It was discovered in 1887 by Bradshaw Dive on his descent from the summit when he saw what he believed to be a lake. Mangōraukawa/Lake Dive is situated 3½ km northwest of Little Dunns Creek.

Te Rere o Kapuni

Waterfall

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Te Rere o Kapuni, also known as Dawson Falls, is a waterfall in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. Located at the base of Mount Taranaki, the waterfall is said to be the place where the Māori prophet Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana received and revived his healing powers, and is considered sacred by Māori in the Ratana Church. Te Rere o Kapuni is situated 4 km north of Little Dunns Creek.

Places in the Area

Dawson Falls

Hamlet

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Dawson Falls is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km north of Little Dunns Creek.

East Egmont

Hamlet

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East Egmont is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km northeast of Little Dunns Creek.

Kaponga

Village

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Kaponga is a small town in the southern part of the Taranaki region of New Zealand. It is known as "The Gateway to Dawson's Falls" on Mount Taranaki. Kaponga is located inland from Manaia and Eltham, and is on the main road connecting Eltham to Ōpunake. Kaponga is situated 10 km southeast of Little Dunns Creek.

Little Dunns Creek

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Localities in the Area

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Curious Streams to Discover

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