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Hukutaia Domain – Native Bush
Wonderland – End of Woodlands
Road See Map Page 35. Visit the
Ōpōtiki i-Site for the Hukutaia
Domain Brochure: Well sign
posted - keep left after crossing the
Waioeka Bridge coming from Ōpōtiki.
Magnificent forest settings, splendid
Ōpōtiki plantings of trees, shrubs, ferns
and grasses. The Domain carries a good
selection of New Zealand’s 2000 plus
natives many native to this area, while THINGS TO SEE & DO IN OUR REGION
others introduced from elsewhere,
including some outlying islands. The
reserve of 5 hectare contains many rare
plants, the collection known as one of the Taketakerau - Historic Tree in Hukutaia Domain -
finest in N.Z. and abroad. Well labelled Photo Meg Collins
with pegs stating the Botanical name the
plants origin and common or Māori name. The Domain, existing since 1930 was the
lifelong project of Mr. Norman Potts a local lawyer and amateur botanist. One of the
features is the Historic tree named “ Taketakerau” once a Māori burial tree. The tree has
a girth of about 23 metres, a height exceeding 24 metres and is estimated to be more than
2.000yrs old. Take your camera. Many picnic spots. Plenty of parking, seating and toilets.
Marawaiwai Scenic Reserve: A remaining renmant of the semi-coastal broad leaf
forest that once covered much of the Ōpōtiki area. The track, an easy walk, suitable
for family’s meanders alongside a stream. Crossings all well bridged. It includes a
small wetland area and accommodates much local birdlife. Follow SH2 - Ōpōtiki to
Gisborne from Ōpōtiki for 5km. Turn left into Warrington’s Rd, down to Harrisons
Rd on right. A 2km drive down to the entrance of Marawaiwai Scenic Reserve.
A large parking area, good for a picnic.

Ohiwa Domain Nature Trail – Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park - See photo page
14: A 20Ha native forest. The Domain is dominated by giant pohutukawa and puriri trees
with magnificent Harbour & Sea views from Onekawa Pā. A thriving bird life with Kereru
(native pigeon), Tui, Fantails, Silver Eyes & Grey Warblers. The Regional Park can be
accessed from the Ohiwa Domain or from Bryans Beach where a track leads to the summit
of Onekawa Pā. A track decends to the Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park. Great walks along the
beach and Ohiwa Spit, home of many shorebirds.

Ōpōtiki Stopbank Walkway: The Waioeka and Otara River stopbanks provide a pleasant
stroll around the fringes of Ōpōtiki township. River and estuary views and birdlife are
featured. Access near both bridges and places in between. By crossing the walking bridge,
northern end of Town will take you onto the Dunes trail and beaches. See map page 32/33.

'Discover our Beaches, Rivers & Forests!'

The Pakihi Track: (20km long)Running between the Pakihi Bridge ( see drives Otara
Loop Rd above) and the Old Motu Road. The Pakihi Hut is on half way, about two & a
half hours walk. The track is part of the Motu Trails Cycleway and has some 24 bridge
crossings. Allow a whole day to walk the track. There are accommodation/transport options
available see Motu Trails pages 5 to 7.

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