Ōkārito Wetland Walk
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A short and accessible track located in the coastal settlement of Ōkārito.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
From the car park by the Ōkārito School House, the track winds through bush before crossing the estuary on a curving boardwalk.
The track then climbs gently to a viewpoint overlooking the estuary.
Beyond this viewpoint the track is not fully accessible for wheelchairs and buggies.
Getting there
Drive 15 km north from Franz Josef Township on State Highway 6 to the Ōkārito turnoff signposted on the left. Drive 13 km along a sealed road to Ōkārito. The walks begin at the car park next to the Ōkārito School House on The Strand in Ōkārito.
Know before you go
This track is accessible for wheelchairs and prams.
Nature and conservation
The lagoon is home to more than 76 species of native birds including the kōtuku/white heron and royal spoonbills.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track