WalkHidden gem
Lake Papaitonga
Ōhau (Horowhenua), Manawatū-Whanganui
A short walk to viewing platforms on a small lake with plenty of birdlife.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 25 min
The track starts at the end of Buller Road, about 5 km south-west of Levin, and runs through forest and boardwalk to a picnic area and platform on Lake Papaitonga. A loop adds a second lookout, about 20 minutes more. It is slippery when wet, and dogs are not allowed.
Good to know
- Bring binoculars
- Quiet bush walk
- Getting there
- Short walk from the road end or car park; DOC lists it as 10 min | 20 min (easiest).
- Dogs
- No dogs
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