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Kaikoura, Kaikoura Region

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Puhi Puhi Scenic Reserve

800 m return | 15 minutes return

This is a fine remnant of forest, which once bordered the Hinau River. There are some good looking matai and a couple of fine totara.

Walking Track

Access

Just north of the Hapuku River, 12 km north of Kaikoura, turn into Puhi Puhi Road. This unsealed road leads 5.6 km over a bridge to the Puhi Puhi Scenic Reserve. There’s a grassed area for kids, a picnic table and toilet.

Track

The even metalled track loops through the forest.

Geology

Argillaceous limestone rocks are visible on the far side of the stream.

Flora

The understorey is mahoe, pigeonwood, supplejack and lemonwood. Some of the tawa present are the most southerly on the east coast of the South Island. Ngaio also reaches near its inland limit.

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Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Canterbury

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-42.2700373980016

173.737649822235

Latitude
-42.2700373980016
Longitude
173.737649822235

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	From 500m to 1km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km
Track Duration	10 to 30mins Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins
Track Difficulty	Easiest walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest 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	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Track Accommodation	Campsite Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Campsite At least one campsite is available on this track to stay at overnight.	Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Campsite At least one campsite is available on this track to stay at overnight.
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.