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Nga Tapuwae o Toi, or the "Footprints of Toi" Walkways - Whakatāne: The track
THINGS TO SEE & DO IN OUR REGION
includes three major scenic reserves - Kohi Point Scenic Reserve, Ōhope Scenic Reserve and
Mokoroa Scenic Reserve. Includes pā sites, superb native forest, spectacular pohutukawa
stands, unsurpassed coastal views, seabird colonies, forest birds in abundance, plantation
forest and rural vistas. The walkway is accessible to most people, regardless of fitness level,
because it can be undertaken in sections or as a 16-kilometre round trip. The total trip can be
completed in five to seven hours. Information boards placed in strategic locations tell much
more of the district's natural and historic heritage.
Ōhope Scenic Reserve - See photo page
24: Ōhope Scenic Reserve is ecologically
important, supporting nationally significant
pohutukawa forest and North Island
brown kiwi.Ongoing management of pest
plants and animals in the reserve and on
neighbouring private properties is needed
to ensure that the health of the reserve is
protected and enhanced. The Fairbrother
Loop Walk is the first portion of the Ōhope
Scenic Reserve. It can be an exciting place
to visit during the day or night! It starts &
ends at the bottom of the Ōhope Hill, and
takes one hour if you take the full loop back
to Ōhope.

Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve - Ōhope -
See Page 25: A significant historical site
with panoramic views of Ohiwa Harbour, View over Ohiwa Harbour from Onekawa Pā.
Ōhope Spit & White Island. Photo by Meg Collins

Cheddar Valley Harbour & River Walk– See Page 25: This 2km (4km return) track starts/
finishes at the lookout at Burke Road. The track follows the Saltmarch – a great expanse
of rushes juncus and oioi fringed with ribbonwood. It is common to see and hear Fernbirds
here. You may see the shy banded rail fossicking for crabs and worms on the mud bank.
The rare Bittern has its home here. Joining the river the board walk takes the walker through
a Whitebait spawning area. Interpretive signs explain the life cycle of Inanga. Effort has
been put into contouring and plantings of native sedges to provide Inanga habitat. In season
the edge of the
track is a popular
whitebaiting area.
Further displays
feature the river bird
life and common
predators. Traps
and bait stations
control these pests.
Suitable for all
ages with parental
supervision, due to
close proximity to
road and predator
traps. During very
high spring tides
part of the track can
flood for about two
16 hours. Views from the Cheddar Valley Walk - Photo by Stuart Slade