Harrison Scenic Reserve Walk
Alert/Important notice
Track closed until further notice due to severe slips.
Walking track
Time:
30 min
Distance:
1.4 km
Getting there
Opua is located just five minutes by road from Paihia, the heart of the Bay of Islands, 20 minutes from Kerikeri and a short water crossing from Russell. The track is accessible via the coastal walkway at Cherry Bay or from Broadview Road, Opua.
Description
Puriri provide a beatutiful canopy
especially when in flower
This walk travels through some of the best coastal forest in the Bay of Islands. Magnificent kohekohe and puriri provide the canopy to a shady and pleasant walk.
10,000 Steps Northland
This track equates to approximately 1,776 steps.
Activities
Flora and fauna
Plan and prepare
No dogs due to risks to wildlife
What to expect on a walking track:
- Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day
- Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy
- Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities
- Clearly sign posted. Stream and river crossings are bridged
- Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required
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