A 'must-see' for anyone interested in birds.

Literally thousands of birds close to the hide (Check and time your visit to coincide with high tide!)

Could be improved with a bit more information (on the likely sightings) in the hide itself rather than just at the Centre.

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

Nice walk with good views.

Not too long and not at all difficult apart from a couple of sets of stepping stones.

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

I certainly wouldn't say it was the worst site we stayed in, in our four week tour, although there was no internet or cell phone coverage.

The estuary boardwalk is great for birds. We saw terns, kingfishers (lots), three types of heron and ...a SPOONBILL!!

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

Well, it is a nice spot but soooo crowded.

Basic DOC site. Ideal for Lake Matheson walk and Fox Glacier. The small miners cemetery is interesting.

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

Really nice, varied walk.

Definitely a couple of hours each way for the average walker. (If you do the shorter walk up to Kea point you can get a different view down over the first lake.)

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

We thought the facilities were quite good.

However there were no lights outside and we had real trouble finding our camper-van in pitch black.

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

Great site to stay at in the Rotorua area.

The fabulous, free hot pools are what gives it the high ranking.

(Sorry, this was meant to be a review of Waikite Pools Campsite, next door)

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

Quite an easy walk through a magical lake and forest setting.

Unfortunately it was misty and we didn't get great views of the mountains. Even so - a fabulous experience.

Reviewed almost 13 years ago