Orokonui Ecosanctuary
A nature reserve being restored to its pre human ecosystem. The a nature reserve being restored to its pre human ecosystem. The ecosanctuary is surrounded by a pest exclusion fence and threatened native birds and lizards are being brought in to this safe haven. New Zealand's tallest tree, a Eucalypt introduced from Australia is now enclosed by the Ecosanctuary. Opening in 2008 it will include a shop and cafe.
Doctors Point: picnic area, beach, boat launching area at the estuary mouth, Walk along the beach to volcanic sea caves. Access to Mapoutahi historic fortified headland and Purakaunui at very low tide.
Habode: an open show home, on dsiplay adjacent to Blueskin Bay Hotel, Evansdale tel 03 974 6115
Evansdale Glen: picnic area with small river and swimming hole with "Tarzan rope", toilets. Access from here to the Careys Creek Track (http://www.wikioutdoors.c...).
Movies every Tuesday night at Waitati Film Society, corner Orokonui Rd and Harvey St, Waitati: visitors welcome.