DOC track
Awakiki Bush Track
1.2km40 min returnEasiest
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An easy walk through lowland tōtara forest.
Elevation
Climb
47m
Drop
12m
Highest point
52m
Lowest point
8m
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Open Forest
Longest open stretch
510m
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
Awakiki Bush Scenic Reserve is an outstanding example of lowland tōtara forest.
There is foot access from the road through neighbouring farm land to the loop track through the reserve.
Getting there
10 km south of Balclutha, travel down the Owaka Highway south of Telford Polytechnic, turning right onto Awakiki Road.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track