Rachel K.
Beautiful reserve! Love the boardwalks. Note the 1h return time is just for the loop up and back down the hill - walking along the first half of the ridgeline and back down the road adds another 30ish mins.
Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve
Otaihanga 5036
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Barry Hadfield Nīkau Reserve is a Kāpiti Coast District Council bush reserve in Otaihanga, gifted by Barry Hadfield (1925–2012), great-grandson of pioneer missionary Octavius Hadfield. A 30-minute loop walking track and a steep 20-minute climb to a lookout thread through native nīkau palm clusters along gravel paths and steps, rewarding visitors with views over the Kāpiti Coast. Parking sits at the trailhead.
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M S.
Fantastic reserve. So many ancient Nikau and Kohekohe. Well maintained tracks and a great view at the top. Well recommended. Clearest view of Kapiti Island is best in the mornings.
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