Waihora Lagoon Walk
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Forecast point: Mt Pureora (1165m) · 10.9km away
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This short walk leads to a viewing platform over a lagoon, where tall trees are reflected in the water.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This lagoon is one of the most beautiful spots in the Pureora Forest Park park, surrounded by tall rimu and kahikatea that reflect in the water.
The track is well-formed with a boardwalk snaking through the trees to a platform beside the lagoon – a shallow ephemeral wetland surrounded by swamp forest.
Getting there
From SH32 turn onto Waihora Road (signposted). Follow this gravel road for about. 7 km before turning into the Waihora Lagoon car park.
The gravel road is in disrepair and is only recommended for 4WD vehicles.
Know before you go
The lagoon can dry out in summer.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track