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Otukaikino Walk

Location

Ōtukaikino Wetland is in Christchurch city, in the northern suburb of Belfast. The entrance is off Main North Road, between Chaneys Corner and the Belfast end of the Northern Motorway.

Description

Ōtukaikino is a 13 ha freshwater wetland reserve within Christchurch that is being restored as a living memorial.

The flat boardwalk track is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. It loops around the wetland, with interpretation panels to view and pleasant places to sit along the way. As the boardwalk goes across ponds, young children must be supervised.
Ducks and pūkeko can be seen. Picnicking is allowed only in the paddock next to the car park.

Distance

1.2 km

Duration

0.3 hours

Level

Easy

Amenities

• Birds
• Carpark
• Historical
• Picnics
• Plant Life
• Wheelchair Access

Source

www.doc.govt.nz

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