WalkHidden gem

Mohi Bush

Waimarama, Hawke's Bay

Small podocarp reserve in the hills behind Ocean Beach, a good place to spot a rifleman.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
45 min
Mohi Bush
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Two loop tracks that join in the middle lead through miro and matai forest, where you can see rifleman, New Zealand's smallest bird, which is rare outside forest parks here. The tracks are fairly flat and easy. It is a fully sealed drive from Havelock North via Maraetotara Road.

Good to know

  • Leave gates as you found them
  • Park on the grass by the shelter; larger vehicles use the main gate
Open
All year
Getting there
Waipoapoa Road off Maraetotara Road, fully sealed; park on the grass by the shelter
Vehicles
Campervans fine

Facilities

  • Picnic tables

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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