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NZ Walking Routes > Hawkes Bay > Napier > Westshore Wildlife Reserve
Westshore Wildlife Reserve
- Location
- Vehicle access is off Watchman Road and a small car park is available within the reserve. The Westshore Wildlife Reserve is closed to all access between the hours of dusk and dawn.
- Description
In 1972 the Reserve was leased to the Hawke's Bay Wildlife Trust to develop the whole area into a Wildlife Park. A dwelling house for the Manager and aviary complex were constructed, and a large portion of the Reserve fenced off for a Deer Park. In addition, a bird observation hide and a campsite area were also developed. In late 1983 the Hawke's Bay Wildlife Trust ceased to exist and control reverted back to the Napier City Council.
Today the Westshore Wildlife Reserve is set aside for the protection of wildlife and the unique coastal lagoon habitats, and caters primarily to ornithologists, photographers and other passive recreational users.
The aviary complex built by the Hawke's Bay Wildlife Trust has been redeveloped and now functions as a Kiwi research and captive breeding facility.
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Camping
- Carpark
- Historical
- Source
- www.napier.govt.nz
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