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Wairepo Kettleholes Conservation

Location

The public entry point to the Wairepo Kettleholes is 14 km along Quailburn Road and is well sign-posted (Quailburn Road starts approximately four kilometres north of Omarama township off State Highway 8).

There is ample room for off-road parking.

Description

Waipero Kettleholes Conservation Area protects a fascinating wetland environment covering approximately 400 hectares.

Access is via an easement which follows an old farm track to the kettleholes; return the same way. The forested area on the eastern side of this easement is private land.

At the end of Quailburn Road is the Quailburn historic area which is part of the Ahuriri Conservation Park. This area is suitable for picnics and walking.

Visit www.doc.govt.nz for more information on the Kettleholes.

Amenities

• Birds
• Historical
• Mountain Biking / Biking

Source

www.doc.govt.nz

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