Lake Wilkie walk
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Lake Wilkie walk
Time: 30 minutes return
This short walk takes you to a boardwalk over part of lake Wilkie. This walk is suitable for wheelchairs to the top viewing point.
The lake was formed behind sand dunes after the last ice age, and has gradually shrunk to its current size of 1.7 hectares (4.2 acres). Bog lakes like Lake Wilkie are uncommon in this part of the country. Along the track are several signs explaining the succession of different plants as land is slowly reclaimed. The full transition from sphagnum moss to mature forest occurs in only 65m.
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DOC OtagoCentral government organisation |
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Waikawa |
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Reviews
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5.0/5
All the free walks are very nice and very well maintained.
Bridges and walkways are with lots of care and very respectfully built. Toilets at the starting point are always cool and with paper and soap.
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3.0/5
Short walk to Lake Wilkie.
Not really special, but nice New Zealand nature. Fun to do if you have a lot of time.
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2.0/5
Not the best walk we've done although the lake is very pretty.
The boardwalk isn't long enough & loops around & heads straight back up the steep hill to the carpark. If you are on limited time don't bother.
