WalkHidden gem
Opepe Historic Reserve
Taupō (Opepe), Waikato
Native bush and local history just off SH5 south of Taupō's Napier road.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 45 min
A patch of native bush right beside SH5 southeast of Taupō, with signposted walks of about 30 minutes or an hour. History panels cover the reserve's past, and it's an easy break from the highway.
Good to know
- Pick the 30 minute option if short on time
- Getting there
- Short walk from the road end or car park; DOC lists it as 30 min or 1 hr (easiest).
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