Whinray and Mōtū Scenic Reserves

Located in the East Coast region

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Introduction

Discover a spectacular set of waterfalls or explore a wetland forest in these reserves near Mōtū township.

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Whinray and Mōtū Scenic Reserves

Walking and tramping

Visitors can access the Motu Scenic Reserve but there are no formal walking tracks.

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Getting there

Turn off SH2 onto Mōtū Rd, 70 km north west of Gisborne. Mōtū Scenic Reserve is 13 km along this road, near Mōtū. To reach Whinray Scenic Reserve from Mōtū, turn into Mōtū Falls Rd and continue for another 5 km.

Nature and conservation

Whinray Scenic Reserve features native forest and a spectacular set of waterfalls on the wild and scenic Mōtū River. Mōtū Scenic Reserve is a kahikatea wetland forest, unique as it contains an oxbow wetland and an original swamp forest.

History and culture

Whinray Scenic Reserve was once used to connect Gisborne to the Bay of Plenty.

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