WAIKATO: COROMANDEL EAST
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04-May-15 | return to location list print |
Waiponga Reserve
just past 409 Opoutere Rd, Opoutere, Coromandel, Waikato
rvexplorer id: 19344
Lat-Long: -37.10533, 175.87966
Please take careful note of council's designated parking areas.
You now risk a $200 instant fine if you don't park in the area provided
Noticeboard at the entrance to the Wildlife Refuge
Resident white-faced heron posing for my camera
Beginning of the harbour walks
Waiponga Reserve provides parking for the Wharekawa Wildlife Refuge, and allows limited freedom camping for certified self-contained motor caravanners.
The walk through the wildlife reserve is worthwhile and provide an oportunity to explore a regenerating natural coastal environment.
It's quiet and peaceful, with resident native birds - a nice location to overnight.
There are two levels for the reserve, but you can only freedom camp on the lower one. However there are public toilets on the upper level, and we're a bit puzzled as to why overnighting is not also allowed there.
Bridge at the start of the harbour walks
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