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    Otematata Wetlands Walkway

    Otematata Wetlands Walkway

    Walking & HikingWaitaki, Canterbury New Zealand 🇳🇿

    Top Rated

    Otematata Wetlands Walkway

    Walking & HikingWaitaki, Canterbury New Zealand 🇳🇿

    Top Rated
    Otematata Wetlands Walkway

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    7 Reviews

    🇬🇧
    Anonymous
    Jan 28, 2020
    Positive

    Astonishing what a local community can you with 50ha of gravel spoil left over from the creation of the dams. Over 5 km of footpaths take you through a variety of landscapes, based mainly around exotic species but also more recent p lantings of natives. Well marked tracks with some information boards. An interesting and relaxing place to spend an hour or so. The community should be applauded.

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    Anonymous
    Mar 1, 2019
    Positive

    Very nice walk along the lake. Jumped into the fresh and clear water after ☺️

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    Anonymous
    Feb 17, 2019
    Positive

    Nice wee walk to stretch your legs of you're passing through

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    Anonymous
    Feb 3, 2018
    Positive

    Really very idyllic Ründchen along the lake along between weeping willows. Wonderful to switch off, enjoy peace

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    Anonymous
    Jan 10, 2018
    Neutral

    Pretty average. The walk starts in a camping ground There are so many better walks if you want to walk by the water.

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    Anonymous
    Feb 21, 2016
    Positive

    Nice short walk around 45 minutes. Entrance to park left to be desired.

    Anonymous
    Mar 8, 2015
    Neutral

    It's "ok" if you are in the area but don't stop for that.

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