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Havelock North, Hawkes Bay

Camping near Havelock North

Information

Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve Walks

approx 3 km | 30 minutes - 1 hour return

The 61 hectares of Mohi Bush was established as a Scenic Reserve in 1971.

Walking Track

Access

From the junction of Waimarama Road and Maraetotara Road follow Maraetotara Road 16 km and turn right into unsealed Waipoapoa Road. Mohi Bush is signposted 2.2 km further on the right. Enter through the vehicle gate to the picnic shelter, toilet, information panel and parking area.

Track

From the picnic shelter at the carpark follow the signs right, skirting the edge of the bush before entering the forest. The wide formed track passes matai and tawa then branches left (7 minutes) to the Short Loop.

The Long Loop continues straight ahead, reaching the reserve boundary after 10 minutes. A short descent then re-enters the forest, arriving at an uneven section 15 minutes later at the northern end of the bush edge.

Supplejack and tree ferns fill the small gully before re-entering tawa forest. Just after the junction with the Short Loop, the track exits the forest, following the grazing strip at the edge of the forest back to the carpark.

Geology

The rocks of the Maraetotara Plateau are limestone remnants derived from undersea genesis.

The Maraetotara Plateau has a wetter and cooler climate than the neighbouring lowlands.

Flora

Some fine tawa dominate the reserve with occasional miro and matai. Titoki, rewarewa, pigeonwood, kowhai, houhere and mahoe are also distributed between the tree ferns.

Fauna

Riflemen are difficult to spot because of their diminutive size but tui are numerous and vociferous. A DSIR study carried out between 1985-92 banded many tui and kereru and found tui numbers stayed high because they were more adept at travelling long distances between reserves in search of food sources in times of scarcity.

Polynesian History

Descendants of Te Ao Matarahi originally settled the Maraetotara Plateau, utilising the proximity to the coast for kai moana, and the freshwater streams for koura (freshwater crayfish) and tuna (eels). Te Aratipi Pa was one pa situated nearby.

European History

The 61 hectares of Mohi Bush was established as a Scenic Reserve in 1971, following negotiations with the Maori owners, Pukepuke Tangoia Estate. It was originally known as Tawa Bush.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Hawkes Bay

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷ Havelock North

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-39.8570139675239

176.902549171448

Latitude
-39.8570139675239
Longitude
176.902549171448

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	1km to 3km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km
Track Duration	1 to 2 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	No large vehicles Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Lesser Known Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.