1 km return via same track
From the car park by the Ōkārito School House, the track winds through bush before crossing the estuary on a curving boardwalk.
The track then climbs gently to a viewpoint overlooking the estuary.
Beyond this viewpoint the track is not fully accessible for wheelchairs and buggies.
Drive 15 km north from Franz Josef Township on State Highway 6 to the Ōkārito turnoff signposted on the left. Drive 13 km along a sealed road to Ōkārito. The walks begin at the car park next to the Ōkārito School House on The Strand in Ōkārito.
This track is accessible for wheelchairs and prams.
The lagoon is home to more than 76 species of native birds including the kōtuku/white heron and royal spoonbills.
| Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 752 0360 |
| westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 69 Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier 7856 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |