Nikau Loop Track
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Discover one of the east coast's last remaining tracts of native coastal forest with its many nikau palms - it's a short, easy walk that's great for kids.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This well-marked, all-weather track is mostly flat with some gentle inclines. It's suitable for families.
Nikau Loop Track in Morere Springs Historic Reserve
For a more challenging walk, branch off on the Ridge Track or Mangakawa Track.
Getting there
This track is in Mōrere Recreation Reserve, 40 km east of Wairoa and 58 km south of Gisborne.
Access is via Tunanui Road. This is around 1 km north of the Mōrere Hot Springs entrance. Entrance to the tracks is about 500 m from SH2. There is no formed carpark at this entrance.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track