View Hill Car Park

Pretty awesome walk I to the Falls about 45 mins each way for walkers

Fantastic walk through black beech. We hiked to the waterfall which was well worth the effort. Definitely worth the visit

I've visited twice and, after Google took me to View Hill school's carpark on the first attempt, it was only on the second visit that I realised the Google Maps location had been given the wrong name of Wharfedale Track Car Park. I even met some other lost drivers on the way. All DOC references to this site refer to it as View Hill Car Park, as does the local guide by Pat Barrett as well as other mapping software that I checked, so I've changed the name to the correct title of View Hill Car Park. I've also removed the link to a random spammy website with ads.General info: there's a ford to cross on the approach, as well as a number of farm gates that must be left as found. The gravel road has a couple of bumpy bits and has been damaged by heavy rain. If you're visiting when it's dry, you can manage in a 2WD. Lots of space at the car park but it's a busy location so can be pretty full. There's a longdrop toilet at the car park and a DOC info board with a map and various track info.This Google Maps location is for the car park itself. From here you can walk to Wharfedale Hut, Mt Oxford summit, Ryde Falls, and more.

Amazing hikes but definitely very rough drive since you have to go through a ford that was irrisponsible to drive through in a 2WD.

Rough track at the moment, 4WD needed if there has been rain that week

Amazing day, cold, sunny and raining ice melt from the trees

Amazing trails in this area. I both hike and ride the wharfedale. As far as riding goes it varies between intermediate and advanced uphill sections. Hard slog in places but very satisfying to complete.Dog friends which is a win in my books!

You will need a STURDY car or 4WD to cross the gulley to the car park and the gravel road. However, Ryde falls is worth the trip!

I actually loved this walk, but if you want to take the quickest walk, the signs can be quite confusing. For the quickest walk to the Ryde falls, take the Wharfedale Track (20 mins) and then keep going straight for the Korimako Track Junction (10 mins), and then finally right down to the Falls (30 mins), so it a good hour. Mud, rivers and bush to traverse. Great fun!

Follow Woodstock Road to Ingram’s Road, the second unsealed ford could be risky in a small car or van. Once past the ford follow the track through 4 closed farms gates to the car park - approx 5 km.