Description

The Te Awa Awa Rata Reserve is a popular picnic area and an ideal day trip destination. No Freedom Camping. Take all rubbish with you and leave no trace. Keep New Zealand clean. Always use the toilet in your vehicle or a public toilet. Rhododendron Walk Time: 10 min one way Distance: 500 m This pleasant walk follows a stream through native bush and rhododendron plantings. Te Awa Awa Walk Time: 15 min one way Distance: 430 m This short walk starts in Awa Awa Rata Reserve and climbs gently through native bush before joining the end of the metalled road through the reserve. Mount Hutt Forest can be accessed from Awa Awa Rata Reserve at the end of McLennans Bush Road, which is off Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road and is 12.5 km from Methven. The area can also be accessed from Mount Hutt Skifield access road. During summer, there is a locked gate at Scotts Saddle; you will need to walk from here. No dogs.