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Experience very old koninis (native tree fuchsias)

Kaikawaka (cemetery) scenic reserve

The Kaikawaka Scenic Reserve can be found south of Rangiwahia on Wairaki Street.                                                                    
​Turn off Rangiwahia Road onto Miangaroa Road & continue onto Wairaki Street.The Rangiwahia Cemetery is tucked away at the end of this no exit road with the Reserve providing a peaceful backdrop.
It is 5 hectares (12 acre), a much smaller Reserve than the Rangiwahia Scenic Reserve, taking about 20 minutes non-stop to walk around the pest-control track.​ 
The Reserve begins
  • on flat ground, then continues up a moderate climb
  • It vias to the right along the top for a short distance before dropping down a moderately steep slope before coming onto the flat ground.
  • It is loop track and well marked.
The track within this Reserve is not an official Dept of Conservation (DOC) track and is used for the purpose of pest-control, but may be walked. ​​

The predominant native species within the Reserve are
  • Kahikatea (White pine)
  • matai (black pine)
  • rimu (Red pine)
  • maire (Black maire)
  • rewarewa (NZ Honey suckle
  • konini (Tree fuchsia)
  • kamahi 
  • horoeka (Lancewood)
  • wheki ponga (Tree fern with a skirt)
  • ponga (Silver fern)
  • katote (Soft tree fern with ribs)

KEEP KAIKAWAKA RESERVE BEAUTIFUL
!    
Strictly no camping, tenting or freedom camping 
!  Strictly no fires
!  No toilet or rubbish facilities available
!  Take away all rubbish. Leave only your footprints.

Motorhome, camping & toilet facilities available in Rangiwahia ​

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​Outdoor Safety Code:

1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies
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