Ohope Scenic Reserve, Bay of Plenty, NZ - 1 travel reviews for Ohope Scenic Reserve

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Ohope Scenic Reserve

Time needed: 1 - 2 hours Length: 6.5km

Fairbrother Loop Walk - 1 hour return

Ohope to Burma Road to White Horse Drive Junction (to Mokoroa Scenic Reserve Walk) - 2 hours

The Ohope Scenic Reserve includes one of the country's largest remaining coastal pohutukawa forests and has outstanding scenic and conservation values. During the summer flowering season, the reserve is ablaze with brilliant crimson flowers and the walk is a very special experience. Further inland the bush changes from typical coastal forest of pohutukawa, kohe,kohe, karaka, titoki, ngaio and akeake to other native trees such as rewarewa, tawa and kanuka. This walkway includes walks through wetlands and is also well known for it's native birds which include tui, bellbirds, fantails and kiwi.

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Whakatane District Council

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Location

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Whakatane

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Walking
Free

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-37.9639091785275

177.034256362915

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-37.9639091785275
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177.034256362915

Feature	Value	Info
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.
Track Length	From 500m to 1km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km 6.5km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km 6.5km
Track Duration	2 to 4 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours 1-2 hours depending on which walk you take	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours 1-2 hours depending on which walk you take
DOC Track Category	Walking track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.
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.