Gordon Park Loop Track
Located in Gordon Park Scenic Reserve in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
This flat and well-formed track passes through native podocarp-hardwood forest and has a variety of birds - with a picnic table at the start, it's a good option for families.550 m loop
Dog access
This wheelchair and buggy accessible short loop track is a great introduction to bushwalking.
There is a car park and picnic table at the start of the track.
Gordon Park Scenic Reserve is located on the corner of Kaimatira Road and No.3 Line Whanganui East. The car park is accessible of Kaimatira Road.
Lighting fires and camping are not allowed in the reserve.
The walk passes through species such as matai, tōtara, titoki, tawa, kowhai and kahikatea.
Birds such as fantail, tui, bellbird, kereru, grey warblers and also shining cuckoo in season have made this area their permanent home, along with visitors such as pukeko, fernbird, bittern and grey duck can also be seen in the area.
Contacts
| Whanganui Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | whanganui@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
34-36 Taupo Quay Whanganui 4500 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 3016 Whanganui 4540 |
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