Harts Creek

Starting on the reserve vehicle park, there is a copse of local bush to stroll through earlier than the tune takes you parallel to the creek. Here you walk alongside a prevent financial institution music within the open for about 10-15 mins. The song is absolutely marked through yellow markers. Species of native flaxes line the creek and are wonderful in flower at some stage in the summer time. The track is easy. After crossing a stile, the track leads into a densely wooded swamp area.

Take care to hold to the boarded walkway. Glimpses of Lake Ellesmere may be visible through the bushes. The walkway ends at the Bird Hide, a camouflaged hut set out on the Lake for clean viewing of hen and wildlife. A terrific walk for kids and households, it's miles a go back song and takes approximately 20 minutes each way. Mountain buggy fashion pushchairs are suitable, but be organized to boost over fences. The reserve entrance has a pleasing and sheltered spot for picnics. Birdlife known to reside inside the vicinity consist of: white swans, black swans, pukekos, Canada geese, numerous species of duck, white heron, pied stilts and more.