Waingongoro Track Circuit

A nice loop track starting and ending at Dawson Falls (or could be done from East Egmont). Follow the Wilkes Pools track, then turn right onto the Wilkes Pools Loop Track. Not long after this there is a sign for the Stratford Plateau. Keep following this until you reach the top of the ridge, where you can keep going to the Plateau, or turn off to the Mountain House through the Enchanted Forest. After about 40 mins you will reach a junction - left to the Mtn House, right to the Waingongoro Hut. (If you go to the Mtn House you will need to return along the same track to this point). Follow the Waingongoro Track over the swing bridge. There is a short side trip to the hut once across the bridge. About another 20 minutes and there are signs for Dawson Falls Visitor Centre. Follow these and you'll come out downstream of the Wilkes Pools crossing. The track joins into the Wilkes Pool Track by the wooden bench. Another 5 minutes back to the Visitor Centre.