Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Hawkes Bay > Opouahi Scenic Reserve and Walkway
Opouahi Scenic Reserve and Walkway
- Location
- (11km from SH2). The Opouahi Scenic Reserve is 3.6km from the Pohokura and Matahorua Roads. There is parking, picnic shelter and toilets are available on the western side of the lake.
- Description
The 30min Lake Loop Walk through regenerating native bush skirts picturesque Lake Opouahi. Bird life is abundant. A longer walk (4hrs return) leaves the lake loop, crosses over farmland and leads to Thomas’ Bush containing high altitude native forest. From the top of the ridge extensive views from Mahia to Napier can be enjoyed.
Picnic shelter, toilets available.
The lake covers 6.27 hectares and has a 3.2km predator-proof fence to protect the North Island brown kiwi chicks from stoats
- Level
- Easy
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Carpark
- Historical
- Picnics
- Plant Life
- Toilets
- Source
- www.hastingsdc.govt.nz
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