Rotopiko Wetland Discovery Trail
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Walking
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Wheelchair / Pram Accessible
An easy stroll for all ages across open grassland with lake views, to a gravel and wide boardwalk around a hidden peat lake, and through a towering kahikatea forest.
A highlight for families is the interactive wetland trail - play Eels and Ladders, Mudfish Scrabble, and find the fernbird's nest. Schools and other group trips by appointment.
Conditions
No dogs.
Please check bags for rodents before entering pest fence.
How to get here
Lake Rotopiko/Serpentine reserve is 4km south of Ohaupo on SH3, right hand turn entry and exit only.
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Track Elevation and Map
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More information
This track is part of the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa track database. Herenga ā Nuku has maps and advice about public access to the outdoors.
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. You can access them at www.mountainsafety.org.nz.
We recommend trying these online learning tools:
Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel.
