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Tutira, Hawkes Bay

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White Pine Bush Scenic Reserve Long Loop

1.6 km return | 40 minutes return

This track finds some impressive kahikatea growing by the trackside. Their twisting roots anchor the substantial trees in the shallow soils and form convoluted patterns before merging with the trunks.

Walking Track

Access

This track is an extension of the Short Loop and is signposted from the footbridge at the far end of the loop.

Track

This unsealed track continues to follow the Kareaara Stream upstream before crossing the footbridge and descending the other side. Magnificent boardwalks and occasional benches are provided as points to dwell and absorb the lush greens of the forest. A large picnic area is situated at the far junction with the Short Loop.

Flora

The forest is dominated by massive kahikatea, joined with emergent matai and rimu. Tawa, titoki and pigeonwood are among the many canopy trees which are entwined with climbing rata, supplejack and passion vines. Nikau and tree ferns add to the lushness of the forest.

Fauna

The forest is brought alive with avian residents including kereru, bellbirds and grey warblers. Short tail bats also flutter by night.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Hawkes Bay

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷ Tutira

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-39.2894393370404

176.87958946228

Latitude
-39.2894393370404
Longitude
176.87958946228

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	1km to 3km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km
Track Duration	30 mins to 1 hour Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Lesser Known Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.