Last updated November 2026
The Everett Park Scenic Reserve walk is a short track linking two grassed picnic areas on the banks of the Manganui River near Inglewood. DOC describes the reserve as a popular picnic and swimming area, with large grassed spaces, toilets and several good swimming pools in the river.
The walk joins the reserve’s two separate access roads off Everett Road. DOC grades it Easiest, its gentlest grade, and gives no length or time for it. The reserve is about 19 km from New Plymouth.
Track Facts
Tracks can close at short notice for slips, storm damage or maintenance. Check DOC's current alerts for Everett Park Scenic Reserve walk on the day you walk.
Current alerts on DOC
Practical Information
- Start
- Either of the two Everett Park access roads off Everett Road
- Distance from the city
- about 19 km from New Plymouth
- Track length
- Not given by DOC (a short link between the two picnic areas)
- Grade
- Easiest
- Dogs
- No Dogs
- Track type
- Walking track
- Facilities
- Grassed picnic areas with toilets
- Managed by
- Department of Conservation
- Status
- Open when checked on 18 October 2026. Check DOC before you go.
- Track markers
- On marked bush tracks, DOC and most councils use orange triangles for the walking route. Triangles or tape in other colours, usually pink or blue, mark pest-control lines and traps. They can lead off the track, so don’t follow them.
About Everett Park Scenic Reserve Walk
Everett Park is less about the walk itself than the place it connects. The reserve has two separate access roads, each leading to a large grassed picnic area beside the Manganui River, and a walking track runs between them.
DOC notes that both picnic areas have toilets and that there are several good swimming pools along this stretch of river, which is why DOC calls the reserve a popular picnic and swimming area. The walk lets you move between the two areas without going back out to the road; DOC’s photo captions call it the Kurapete Walk.
DOC grades the walk Easiest and describes it as an easy short walk. River levels change, so check conditions before swimming and keep an eye on children near the water.
Getting There
From Inglewood, drive east along Tarata Road, turn left onto Bristol Road, then turn left into Everett Road. The reserve’s access roads lead off Everett Road. The Cave Walk, another short DOC track in the same reserve, starts 3 km down Everett Road just past the northern entrance.
From locals
Is there another walk in Everett Park reserve besides the riverside one?
Is the track between the two picnic areas okay for a pram?
No answers yet. If you know, a local would love to hear it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Everett Park Scenic Reserve walk?
DOC gives no length or walking time, but it is a short, easy stroll between the two picnic areas.
How hard is the walk?
DOC grades it Easiest, its gentlest grade.
Can you swim at Everett Park?
DOC describes the reserve as a popular picnic and swimming area with several good swimming pools in the Manganui River. Check river conditions first and supervise children near the water.
Are there toilets?
Yes. DOC says the grassed picnic areas have toilets.
Are dogs allowed?
No. DOC’s rule for this track is No Dogs.
How do I get there?
From Inglewood, drive east on Tarata Road, turn left onto Bristol Road, then left into Everett Road, where the reserve’s two access roads begin.
Is the walk open?
It was open when we checked on 18 October 2026, with no DOC alerts. Check the DOC page for current alerts before you go.
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Related links 2
- Department of Conservation: Everett Park Scenic Reserve walk: track information, alerts and status. Track information: Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2026. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
- Department of Conservation: Everett Park Scenic Reserve: an overview of the reserve and its tracks beside the Manganui River.
Sources and data notes 1
- Track Facts: Track facts and line: Crown Copyright, Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2026, CC BY 4.0. Elevation: LINZ (LiDAR), CC BY 4.0.