Walking in and around Ōkārito
The Ōkārito village is nestled between the Tasman Sea and its rugged coastal shoreline and the lush rainforest of Westland Tai Poutini National Park. This provides many opportunities for a variety of walks, from short hikes to longer day trips through the bush and along the coast. Walking around the village and in the bush you will meet the resident putangitangi/paradise shelducks, kererū/NZ pigeon, pīwakawaka/fantail, miromiro/tomtit, tūī, korimako/bellbird, and Ruru/morepork to name a few. While on the beach you will see, Tōrea/Oystercatcher, Tūturiwhatu/NZ dotterel, kuaka/godwits, and tara/white fronted tern. Meeting up with other humans is more of a rarity – with only approximately 30 residents all year round you can often go for a walk and be the only one on the beach.
Ōkārito
Activity Bush walking
Wetland Walk – a short walk along a curving boardwalk leading into the bush.
Trig Walk – a steady incline reaching views of the village and lagoon and on a clear day the Southern Alps and glaciers.
Three Mile – walk through bush or along the coast (tide dependent) arriving at a smaller lagoon and beach.
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Ten minute drive from the Ōkārito village
Pakihi Walk
Easy 30 min walk which provides a different view of the lagoon, coast and mountains.
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