Henga Scenic Reserve information board
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Jess MacKenzie
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Henga Scenic Reserve
Located in the Chatham Islands region
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Introduction
This 170-hectare reserve features a huge sand-dune system, coastal forest, impressive vegetation regeneration, limestone outcrops and spectacular views over Petre Bay.Find things to do and places to stay Henga Scenic Reserve
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.
In pre-European times the dunes were covered in a mosaic of herb fields, mingimingi shrublands, and mixed akeake forest, which are now recovering. The inland dunes were almost entirely covered in coastal forest made up of kōpī, matipo, mahoe and akeake.
The Moriori occupied this area – living inland where the forest gave shelter, and using the ocean as a food source.
Contacts
| Rekohu / Wharekauri / Chatham Island Office | |
| Phone: | +64 3 305 0098 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | chathamislands@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
North Rd Te One Chatham Island |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 114 Waitangi Chathams 8942 |
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