Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve Walk

DOC track · East Coast

Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve Walk is a 0.6 km DOC walk in East Coast with 30 m of climbing and a high point of 45 m.

Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve Walk
Photo: Department of Conservation

This easy track through native bush has creeks for kids to explore and a grassy picnic area close to the car park - it's a great option for families.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance0.6 km
Time (DOC)30 min
Difficulty (DOC)Easiest
Track typeWalking Track
Elevation gain30 m
Elevation loss21 m
Highest point45 m
Lowest point20 m
RegionEast Coast
Start-38.66536, 178.09968
End-38.66408, 178.09974

Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve WalkElevation from 20 m to 45 m over 0.59 km.20 m30 m40 m50 m0 km0.1 km0.2 km0.3 km0.4 km0.5 km
Elevation from 20 m to 45 m over 0.59 km.

GPX file

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Alerts and conditions

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