Otawa Scenic Reserve
Introduction
Tawa forest, Bay of Plenty
Otawa Scenic Reserve in the Papamoa Hills contains attractive lowland forest dominated by tawa and rewarewa. Wharetetarakeho Trig offers excellent views over the Bay of Plenty coast. At the Manoeka Road entrance is a pleasant bushwalk and picnic area.
Location
It is located in the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park.
Getting there
There are two ways into Otawa Scenic Reserve. At the end of Manoeka Road, off State Highway 2 between Te Puke and Papamoa, a gravel road leads to a parking and picnic area. The other entrance, from the top of Upper Papamoa Road, is along a farm vehicle track across private land, then past Wharetetarakeho Trig.
Tracks and walks
Enjoy walks which take you through attractive lowland forest dominated by tawa and rewarewa.
Plan and prepare
Dogs, horses, vehicles (including bicycles and motorbikes), fires, removal of plants or animals, camping or hunting are not permitted.