A temporary visitor centre and toilets can be found in the upper car park while a new visitor centre is being built at the road end. Visitor centres are staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge about: Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks, track conditions, weather, and safety, hut and campsite bookings, heritage sites, cycleways, maps, marine reserves, conservation projects, local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people. •Gateway to Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki including Taranaki Maunga.