Last Updated: 27th May 2024
Kereru, Tui & Komako
Submitted by Corey Woodward
Last Updated: 27th May 2024
Grunt Factor: 2 ?
Gnarl Factor: 11 ?
2.0km
5m
5m
15m
Last Updated: 27th May 2024
Submitted by Corey Woodward
Last Updated: 27th May 2024
Grunt Factor: 2 ?
Gnarl Factor: 11 ?
2.0km
5m
5m
15m
Urban fringe
Loop
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +0.2%
Average Downhill Gradient: -4.4%
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A 2km loop in a wonderful native bush setting, wide gravel trail with not too many tree roots, there are several variations that can be combined to make a longer run. This can also be combined with the Bushy Point run in the trail directory (Nan & Gramps) by running back towards Invercargill on Dunns Road (wide sealed road verge) and then right down Marama Ave South (shingle track off the road for most of the way). A distance of less than 2.5km.
Fantastic native bush block preserved in an otherwise urban setting. Lots of Wood Pigeon, Tui, and Bellbirds make their home in the Otatara Scenic Reserve.
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Off road parking on the right just past the 4 Square Supermarket
5 km
6 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Only really one opportunity to take a wrong turn and this brings you out to Awarua Road a short distance away, no big distance to retrace your steps. You could start the trail from this location too, there just isn't as much parking.
Generally good.
Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Cellphone
Didn't see any tap for water but there is a toilet at the carpark so there may be water available, failing that there is a 4 Square across the road.
None that I can foresee.
Mind the odd tree root but in general this is a low risk run.
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Have a break from driving on these 2 k's of shady goodness. And don't stumble over the birds!
January 8, 2022
TM
Nice wee track. It is short but do a couple of loops to stretch it out. Good dense bush to hide from the sun in summer and get out of the wind and rain in winter.
Saw a kereru so it lived up to it's name.
February 2, 2021
Tall dense lush forest provides shelter from the wild wind and driving rain. Found myself serenaded by a cheerful Tui.
December 12, 2020
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