A’Deanes Bush Walk
Located in A'Deanes Bush & Monckton Scenic Reserves in the Hawke’s Bay region
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Introduction
Take a walk through beautiful native forest dominated by matai and kahikatea as well as a large tōtara tree. The reserve is on a flat river terrace.1 km loop
Dog access
A’Deanes Bush is the best remaining example of the original forest of the Ruataniwha Plains. The 38.5 ha reserve, dominated by matai and kahikatea, is situated on a flat river terrace.
A large tōtara tree, about 34 m high, is the focal point of this track that begins at the reserve entrance. It takes at least 7 people to encircle its trunk with their arms. The track passes through the forest to the Tukipo River.
If you’re visiting on dusk, watch out for long-tailed bats as they emerge to feed.
Off SH 50 south of Ongaonga. Access off Makaretu Road, 1 km past Sherwood School.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| napier@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |