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Waitotara river mouth and Hawken's (or Tapuarau) lagoon |
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TRAMPERS
Humphries hut Maungarau Omaru river Otaraheke hut Pokeka Pokeka alternative route Puteore Tahupo Train's hut DAY TRIPPERS Kapara Mangawhio lakes Maumahaki reserve Ngamatapouri Pungarehu rapids Rotokohu wetlands Waitahinga trails Waitotara R.mouth Waverley inland Waverley beaches Weraweraonga
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The mouth of the Waitotara river has drowned a totara
forest at the point where the Waiau stream enters and the stumps of these
trees can still be seen.The conservation area to
the north of the river mouth has a number of sand dune lakes which in
themselves are quite scenic. If you approach quietly, you may be lucky
enough to see a bittern. You can continue north through this conservation
land or along the beach until you reach Lennox road, or continue along to
Waverley beach.
There is public road access then conservation land
access to the river near the mouth, although at times you appear to be
driving through someone's paddock. Unlocked gates on this road at the
paddock edges acknowledge the access and by following the river you will
be fine. Once you leave your car there is no well marked access but 4
wheelers have left tracks you can follow. The stumps can be seen from the
car side of the stream if you do not wish to get wet feet. The other side of the Waitotara river mouth can be accessed from Waiinu, and then walking along the beach or through the public reserve adjacent to the beach.
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