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NZ Walking Routes > Manawatu > Paengaroa Scenic Reserve Walk
Paengaroa Scenic Reserve Walk
- Location
- Paengaroa Scenic Reserve is situated near the village of Mataroa. Turn west off State Highway 1 along Mataroa Road three kilometres north of Taihape. Just before reaching Mataroa School turn right and cross the railway bridge and straight ahead lies the car park.
- Description
Paengaroa is home to many very special plants. Some are nationally rare, such as Olearia gardneri, and others such as Coprosma obconica is known only at one other North Island site and a few South Island sites.
The 107-hectare scenic reserve is recognised as a Mainland Island.
From the car park a short track heads down to a delightful bridge across the Hautapu River. From here a short walk takes you to a large clearing suitable for picnicking. A small stretch of boardwalk crosses an area that can be wet and swampy during winter.
- Duration
- 0.1 hours
- Level
- Easy
- Amenities
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- Carpark
- Picnics
- Plant Life
- Source
- www.doc.govt.nz
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