Located in A'Deanes Bush & Monckton Scenic Reserves in the Hawke’s Bay region
1 km loop
A’Deanes Bush is the best remaining example of the original forest of the Ruataniwha Plains. The 38.5 ha reserve, dominated by matai and kahikatea, is situated on a flat river terrace.
A large tōtara tree, about 34 m high, is the focal point of this track that begins at the reserve entrance. It takes at least 7 people to encircle its trunk with their arms. The track passes through the forest to the Tukipo River.
If you’re visiting on dusk, watch out for long-tailed bats as they emerge to feed.
Off SH 50 south of Ongaonga. Access off Makaretu Road, 1 km past Sherwood School.
| Ahuriri / Napier Office | |
| Phone: | +64 6 834 3111 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | napier@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
59 Marine Parade Napier 4110 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 644 Napier 4140 |
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