Te Werahi Wetland
Introduction
Te Werahi Wetland, Northland
Te Werahi is a large freshwater wetland system, which has three raupō swamps linked by narrow sandy streams.
It can be seen from the road to or from Cape Reinga.
Features
Wetland birds, spectacular views of dunes, headlands and beaches.
Location
Te Werahi is about 4.5 km south of Cape Reinga.
Getting there
Follow State Highway 1 north from Kaitaia and then the Cape Reinga Road from Te Paki. Look for the signposted Te Werahi gate about 4.5 km south of Cape Reinga.
Activities
Bird and wildlife watching
Bird and wildlife watching
Te Werahi is an important site for wetland birds such as Australasian bitterns/matuku, grey ducks, grey teals/tētē, NZ shovelers/kuruwhengi, pied stilts/poaka, pied shags and little shags.
Tracks and walks
The wetland can be accessed via boardwalks down the Twilight-Te Werahi Loop track. The full 16 km loop takes 4-5 hr and passes through farmland, dunes, shrubland and coastal wetlands, as well as the raupō swamp.
Plan and prepare
Nearby places to visit
- Parengarenga Harbour - a large, relatively unmodified harbour visited by migratory shorebirds.
- Waitahora Lagoon - a coastal lagoon at Spirits Bay.
Help stop kauri dieback
Kauri dieback disease is killing our native kauri. It spreads by soil movement, but you can help prevent it.
- Stay on the track and off kauri roots.
- Clean your gear before and after visiting kauri forests.
Visit the kauri dieback website for more information on how you can help.
Related link
Magical places - 40 wetlands to visit in New Zealand brochure