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NZ Walking Routes > Manawatu > Wanganui > Westmere Lake

Westmere Lake

Location
6 km north-west of Wanganui. Drive North on SH3. Turn left into Rapanui Road. The Westmere Lake wildlife refuge can be found about 700 m on the left by the signpost and parking area.
Description

A wildlife refuge en route to the Bason Botanic Gardens featuring waterfowl and other birdlife, native plants and lakeside walks.

The track is grassy and wide. There is a short uphill section and log bridges cover boggy areas. If you follow the loop in an anticlockwise direction there is a short bush walk well signposted looping back to the lake track.

From the car park you have the best views of the lake

Duration
0.3 hours
Level
Easy
Amenities
  • Birds
  • Carpark
  • Plant Life
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