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Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

Camping near Whakatane

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White Pine Bush Track

250 m return | 30 minutes return

The white pine, kahikatea (Dacrydium dacrydiodes) is New Zealand’s tallest native tree. It was much prized for its straight trunk for use as spars and masts. This wheelchair friendly track explores a forest remnant.

Walking Track

Access

From Whakatane, follow Valley Road from Commerce Street to the junction with S.H.2 (White Pine Bush Road). The walk starts from the parking bay 7km further on the left.

It’s a further 5.5km to the junction with S.H.30.

Track

The track is wide, even and suitable for wheel-chairs, although fallen branches and fronds may require removal from the track.

Flora

Kahikatea predominates in wetter sites and is the dominant tree is a dense forest of pukatea and tawa. A verdant understorey is lavishly carpeted with ferns and nikau palms. This is a rare remnant of this forest type, which once grew in the valleys and lowlands all over the Bay of Plenty.

European History

Most timber was felled to make butter boxes, as the wood imparted no odour to the butter.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Bay of Plenty

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Whakatane

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-38.0128004982237

176.947996520996

Latitude
-38.0128004982237
Longitude
176.947996520996

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	Up to 500m Track Length What is the physical length of this track? Up to 500m	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? Up to 500m
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.
DOC Track Category	Easy access short walk DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Easy access short walk Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. Few or no steps or slopes. Suitable for people of all abilities and fitness. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Easy access short walk Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. Few or no steps or slopes. Suitable for people of all abilities and fitness. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes required.
Disabled Access	Disabled access provided Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? Disabled access provided This location provides access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? Disabled access provided This location provides 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.