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NZ Walking Routes > Southland > Invercargill > Daffodil Bay Loop Track
Daffodil Bay Loop Track
- Location
- Sandy Point is located 7 km west of Invercargill. The Dunns Road bridge over the Oreti River marks the entrance to the recreation reserve. Directions to the various recreation facilities are signposted off Dunns Road and also displayed outside the Visitor Centre on Sandy Point Road.
- Description
This track combines a totara – matai forest with good estuary views. From the Daffodil Bay picnic area take the coastal route to Hatches Hill Lookout (30 minutes) with a side trip to Noki Kaik beach. Return to Daffodil Bay via the inland route (60 minutes).
An un-staffed Visitor Centre provides recreation information. Displays tell the story of Sandy Point’s human and natural history. The Visitor Centre is open most summer weekends and by arrangement with groups.
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Historical
- Lookouts
- Picnics
- Plant Life
- Playground
- Toilets
- Source
- www.icc.govt.nz
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