DOC track
Henga Scenic Reserve Walk
5.4km1 hr 30 min • 2 hr 30 minEasy
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This walk takes you out onto coastal dunes then back through the bush to your starting point.
Description
Walk to a lookout with views over a huge sand-dune system and Petre Bay (1 hr 30 min return via the same track). Continue through coastal forest to complete a loop (2 hr 30 min).
Getting there
Henga Reserve is located on the Chatham Island's west coast. Head north from Waitangi township and take the North Road. You will see an area to pull off the road and signage over the fence and across farmland to get to the reserve.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track