Tōtara Walk
WalkMarlboroughOpen
- Grade
- Easiest
- Walking time
- 30 min
- Distance
- 800 m
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzThe reserve is located midway between Blenheim and Nelson on SH6, 18 km west of Havelock.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.29957° S, 173.57435° E
About this place
This easy walking track leads to Tōtara Flat picnic area.
The route
From the Kanuka Picnic Area, this easy walking track loops through forest with a mixture of podocarp, broadleaf and beech trees – and an ancient giant tōtara. A short side track leads to Tōtara Flat picnic area. From the track a short 200 m walk leads down to the river.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Sources
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).