Introduction
Explore this urban oasis with native bush and birds.- Take a walk – immerse yourself in native bush or check out the view from the lookout.
- Listen to the relaxing sound of our native birds including tui and New Zealand pigeon/kererū. Be stalked by cheeky fantail/pīwakawaka.
- Pack a picnic – there are plenty of picnic tables and a grassy area to spread out on.
Image gallery
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Track through Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve Image: | DOC
![Track through Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve.]( "Track through Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve.")
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Fantail/pīwakawaka Image: Sabine Bernert ©
![Fantail/pīwakawaka.]( "Fantail/pīwakawaka.")
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Lookout over Wainui Beach Image: | DOC
![Lookout over Wainui Beach.]( "Lookout over Wainui Beach.")
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Grassy picnic area at Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve Image: | DOC
![Grassy picnic area at Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve.]( "Grassy picnic area at Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve.")
Get ready
Download the Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve adventure map (PDF, 3,254K) and check out what you can do.
Go and explore
Look out for the Guardian Post when you get there. On it you'll find a special code word - write it down.
Getting there: Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve is on SH35, about 10 km east of Gisborne.
Time needed: 30 min
Claim your reward
Tell us the Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve code word to receive a Kiwi Guardians certificate and medal for this adventure.
Put the medal on your back pack or pencil case to show everyone the adventure you've had.
Each Kiwi Guardians place has a different medal - see how many you can collect.
