Rangiwahia scenic reserve

Within the 130 acre (53 ha) Rangiwahia Scenic Reserve there are now
two pest-control tracks that  are able to be walked by the public -
the ONE HOUR TRACK and the THREE HOUR TRACK.
There is cell-phone coverage throughout.
We invite you to not only walk these tracks, but to look around and see
​what it could have been like in pre-European days.
This remnant bush is an example of what used to cover much of the northern Manawatu.
As one person commented, 
“It is simply magical”.

We support The Department of Conservation's (DOC) Predator-Free 2050 mission and are doing our part to reduce pests within two of our local reserves, including this reserve and The Kaikawaka Reserve.
RESERVE TRACK (green)
  • PINK MARKERS will guide you along the track. 
  • A basic level of fitness is required with suitable footwear, warm clothing, food and water. 
  • Distance – 1.15 hours return to carpark.
  • Length – 2.1 kms return
  • The last 10 minutes follow the paper road around the perimeter of the Reserve returning to the car park or you can turn around and walk the track in the opposite direction providing a different perspective.
Dogs allowed, but please keep under control and use a lead if necessary, especially around the track perimeter, close to farmland. Ensure dog's worming is up to date.  ​
RESERVE-LOOKOUT TRACK (blue)
A longer and more challenging track than the RESERVE TRACK, but you are rewarded by a more diverse landscape. Information signs are stationed along the track
  • PINK MARKERS will guide you along the track. 
  • You must have a medium level of fitness with suitable footwear, warm clothing, food and water.
  • Distance – 4.5 kms round trip from the carpark.
  • Length– 3-hour return either via the perimeter or back along the RESERVE TRACK.​​​
Picture
Click the track map to enlarge
The map shows the proximity of the Reserve to Rangiwahia Village. It is approximately 5 minutes from the Rangiwahia Hall to the carpark, otherwise you can drive up the short access, Mangoira Street, to the carpark.  Click to enlarge.
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Something of interest around every corner. A giant rata-vine cable providing a seat for some young ones beneath a old rimu tree.
DIRECTIONS.
  • Access to the Reserve is via Mangoira Street, off Rangiwahia Road. It is a short drive to the car park from where a fence, stile & mailbox will be seen.
  • The mailbox contains a visitors book, so please make comments. Follow the pink triangle markers. 
  • Please Note. ​Do not follow the Google Maps route down Mangoira Road about 4 kms south of Rangiwahia. There are now clear signs directing visitors to the correct entrance.​​

 !!!!ALERTS!!!! 
  • ROOTS COVER THE TRACKS IN MANY PLACES – WATCH YOUR FOOTING.
  •  MOSQUITOES AROUND IN SUMMER. COVER UP OR USE INSECT REPELLANT IF REQUIRED.
CONTACT
Steve or Mary Bielski
Cell. 0274 842 822
KEEP RANGIWAHIA SCENIC RESERVE BEAUTIFUL
 !      ​Strictly no camping, tenting or freedom camping at the carpark on Mangoira Street.
 !   Strictly no fires
 !   Take away all rubbish. Leave only your footprints.​
​ !    No toilet or rubbish facilities available
​Motorhome, camping & toilet facilities available in Rangiwahia ​at the south side of the hall