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Wairarapa Moana Wetlands Project

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Explore the Moana
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Flooding Arial Photos July 2022
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Introduction
Ancient Stories of Wairarapa Moana
Disputed Waters
Environmental decline and awakening
Research & Reports
Introduction
Our Mahi
Vegetation
Birds
Fish
Kākahi
Ecosystems
Insects
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Barton's Lagoon

Barton's Lagoon

A large wetland aproximately 600 metres walk from the entrance to Lake Domain. Great for a short walk.

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Wairarapa Lake Shore Scenic Reserve

Wairarapa Lake Shore Scenic Reserve

A small grassed area where the lake meets the forest. There is a picnic shelter and toilet here.

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Wairio Wetlands

Wairio Wetlands

The site of an impressive community wetland restoration project. This is a great spot for bird watching.

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Lake Domain

Lake Domain

Lake Domain provides sweeping views across Lake Wairarapa. It’s a starting point to walks around Barton’s Lagoon and to Tauherenikau Delta.

You’ll see a range of birds here.

There is good vehicle access, camping, a picnic shelter and toilet.

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Boggy Pond

Boggy Pond

Take a 30-40 minute loop walk around Boggy Pond. There's a bird hide along the way.

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Lake Ferry

Lake Ferry

A small settlement on the shores of Lake Ōnoke. Stop at the hotel for excellent fish and chips. There is a public toilet here, one of only 3 around Wairarapa Moana.

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Ōkorewa Lagoon

Ōkorewa Lagoon

The site of an old fishing village, now home to a community planting project.

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Lake Ōnoke

Lake Ōnoke

A Coastal Lake which is blocked off from the sea for much of the year by Ōnoke Spit.

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Ruamāhanga River

Ruamāhanga River

The Ruamāhanga River weaves through all 5 Wairarapa towns before entering Wairarapa Moana at Lake Ōnoke.

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Ōnoke Spit

Ōnoke Spit

A wild 4km stretch of sand, famous for its windy weather.

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Kiriwai Lagoon

Kiriwai Lagoon

A small dune wetland, home to a range of birds.

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Otauira Reserve

Otauira Reserve

A small reserve with a walkway which connects it to Dorset Square.

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Waiorongomai

Waiorongomai

Lovely picnic spot amongst the trees.

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Pounui Lagoon

Pounui Lagoon

Lovely spot for a walk and excellent bird watching.

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Te Pouaruhe

Te Pouaruhe

The site of a restoration project aiming to connect 18 hectares of wet pasture back with Lake Ōnoke.

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Wairarapa Lake Shore Scenic Reserve
Wairio Wetlands
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Lake Ferry
Ōkorewa Lagoon
Lake Ōnoke
Ruamāhanga River
Ōnoke Spit
Kiriwai Lagoon
Otauira Reserve
Waiorongomai
Pounui Lagoon
Te Pouaruhe
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