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Plan & prepare

Getting there

DOC sign at Carter Scenic Reserve. Photo: Sue Galbraith.
DOC sign at Carter Scenic Reserve

From Carterton follow Park Road to the end, turn left into Carters Line and right into Gladstone Road. The reserve is signposted approximately 3 km along Gladstone Road. The car park is about 500 m along the driveway.

Rules

  • Please keep dogs on a leash.
  • Please do not take wheeled vehicles, including mountain bikes, beyond the car park.
  • Please remove your litter when you leave. Recycle aluminium, glass, paper and plastic.
  • Fires may not be lit in either the reserve or along the Ruamahanga River.
  • Hunting is NOT permitted. Possum trapping/poisoning is by permit only.
 
Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Information

Important notices about DOC managed areas in the Wellington region

Wellington NZ website

Footnotes - Wellington Hawke's Bay Conservancy newsletter

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact

Wellington Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 4 384 7770
Address:   18 Manners Street
Wellington
Email:   wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Wairarapa Area Office
Phone:      +64 6 377 0700
Email:   wairarapa@doc.govt.nz
Full office details