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KILOMETRES FROM GISBORNE KILOMETRES FROM WAIROA
Young Nicks Head
As you travel south you will look over the Wherowhero Estuary towards this striking
peninsula, named after the surgeon's boy, Nicholas Young who spotted it from the
masthead of Cook's Endeavour on 6th October 1769.
After Muriwai the road leaves the plains behind & starts climbing through rolling
sheep farms, forestry plantations of Pinus Radiata, and then the Wharerata Hill Scenic GISBORNE TO WAIROA
Reserve. The rest area at the summit of the hill (488m) provides magnificent views of
Young Nicks Head and Poverty Bay towards Gisborne.

58km Welcome to Morere 48km

Morere Hot Springs: Therapeutic Mineral Hot Springs. Open 7 days from 10am.
Accommodation available. Ph 06-837 8856. (See advert below).

Come & Enjoy the Morere Experience

Therapeutic Mineral Hotsprings
set in Lush Rain Forest
Bush Walks • BBQ’s • Coffee
Food & Crafts
P: (06) 837 8856
E: info@morerehotsprings.co.nz
www.morerehotsprings.co.nz

Stop & Soak in the Morere Hot Springs!

Stop and soak in the Morere Hot Springs
a relaxing bathing and spa facility set in
364 Hectares of native bush. Morere Hot
Springs Scenic Reserve is known for its
stands of Nikau Palms and wide variety of
birdlife. A beautiful natural environment
giving a great wilderness experience on
the walking tracks. Walks range from
an easy 20 minute walk on the Nikau
Loop Track to the more challenging 2 ½
hour walks like the Ridge Track or the
Mangakawa Track (experienced trampers
only should walk the Mangakawa).
The high rainfall, a mild climate and Nikau Loop Track. Morere Hot Springs Scenic
fertile mudstone spoils have created an Reserve - Dave Lynn, DOC
environment for a notable area of rainforest. A hotel featuring an International Spa Resort
with gardens was once on-site but was destroyed by fire in 1994. Just across the road you
will find the entrance to Morere Lodge & Holiday Park and Smokey Bros BBQ Cafe.
A popular day out for local people and a good base for travellers wishing to explore the
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