DOC track
Washbourn Scenic Reserve Walk
804m30 min returnEasy
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The Washbourn Scenic Reserve is a delightful patch of forest, providing a very easy 15-minute walk.
Elevation
Climb
22m
Drop
3m
Highest point
34m
Lowest point
15m
Move over the chart to read the height.
Forest
Longest open stretch
None
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This easy walk passes through the delightful forest of Washbourn Scenic Reserve.
Local residents are trapping predators in the reserve. You may see the traps located inside wooden tunnels - look but don't touch.
Getting there
The Washbourn Scenic Reserve begins beside the highway, 15 km north of Tākaka on the road to Collingwood.
Know before you go
- No camping
- Fires not permitted at any time
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track