We had never been here until today... Waitohi Bush Reserve would be a fantastic view to wake up to in a tent. There is a compost toilet and water, and a number of walks through the native bush.
It's surrounded by a pine plantation but the bush in the reserve includes mahoe, lemonwood, myrtle, black matipo, red matipo, marble leaf, narrow leaved lacebark, cabbage trees, kowhai, kanuka, five finger broadleaf, lancewood, wineberry, and fuchsia. The rare native climbing daisy grows here, along with Pohuehue and Parsonsia creepers. There are some kahikatea, matai and totara trees. Bird life includes bellbirds (korimako), fantails (piwakawaka), silver eyes, grey warblers, tomtits and the shining cuckoo. We had a quick explore because the girls have been sick and didn't have a lot of energy... On a clear day, you'll be able to see out for miles.
