Rata Falls Track in Timaru District

Rata Falls Track in Timaru District is a dirt footpath. It runs in a north-south direction and ends in a cul-de-sac.

Campsite

Peel Forest Campground (wheelchair accessible, tents allowed, caravans allowed). Peel Forest is a remnant of a magnificent podocarp forest that once covered this area. – approx. 2,5 km.
Clarkes Flat (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 2,6 km.
Orari Campsite. Camp within a remnant of podocarp forest. Explore the forest or the old bush tramway. – approx. 11,2 km.
Waihi Gorge Campsite (tents allowed, caravans allowed). Located on the banks of the Waihī River, this campsite is a popular spot surrounded by kahikatea, mataī and lowland tōtara forest. – approx. 13,8 km.
Woodbury Domain & Hall – approx. 15,8 km.
Grumpy's Retreat Holiday Park (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 17,1 km.
Te Mona Gorge site 2 at Te Moana Road – approx. 20,1 km.
Te Moana Gorge Camp – approx. 20,4 km.

The Running Duck (outdoor seating) – approx. 21,9 km.
Jacks Chinese Takeaway (Chinese, opening hours: Sun–Tue 16:30–20; Wed, Thu 11–14:30, 16:30–20; Fri, Sat 11–14:30, 16:30–20) – approx. 21,9 km.
Royal India (Indian) – approx. 21,9 km.

Kotare Bed and Breakfast at 161 Downs Road, Geraldine, Canterbury, NZ – approx. 21,2 km.

Geraldine Military Musuem (opening hours: Mon–Sun 9:30–16, fee required, web) – approx. 21,9 km.

Humdinger Gin Distillery at Talbot Street 2 (7930). Craft gin distillery that offer gin tastings, distillery tours, and bottle sales of their international award winning gins – approx. 21,9 km.