Butterfields Wetland Walk
Located in Wānaka area in the Otago region
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Introduction
Situated near the Hāwea River Swing Bridge this small loop track around the Butterfields Wildlife Management Area is suitable for biking, running and walking.2.5km loop
Mountain biking
Easy: Grade 2Dog access
This track provides a family friendly loop option where walkers, cyclists and runners enjoy picturesque views of the native wetland and surrounding peaks as they weave their way through terraced grasslands and kānuka forest.
For a longer option continue on the Newcastle track to Kane Road or on the Hāwea River Track as far as Camphill Road or further on to Lake Hāwea Township.
Butterfields Wetland Walk was funded by the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust. The Central Otago-Lakes branch of Forest & Bird are undertaking a vegetation enhancement project at this site.
From SH6 north of the Albert town bridge, turn right onto the unsealed road through the campground. The Butterfields Wetland Walk is accessed after crossing the Hāwea River swing bridge - either entered from 600 m up the Newcastle track or 600 m up the Hāwea River track.
Swing bridges: There's a limit to the number people allowed on the swing bridges at any one time – be prepared to wait at each end if numbers allowed have been reached.
Contacts
| Wānaka Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 443 7660 |
| wanakavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 1 Ballantyne Road Wānaka 9305 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |
