A steep option connecting the lower slopes of the reserve with the Crater Rim and Summit Road.
Please check the Summit Road Society website(external link) for track closures and updates in the Ōhinetahi area.
| Start | Summit Road layby opposite Kennedys Bush car park |
|---|---|
| Finish | Junction with O'Farrells Track |
| Distance | 700m |
| Time | 30 minutes one way |
| Toilets | Located at Sign of the Bellbird |
| Dogs | Dogs must be on a short leash |
| Description |
Use Bivvy Track for a shorter steeper alternative to Bush Road Track and Totara Log Track or combine to create a good circuit from the Summit Road. The tracks in Ohinetahi are managed by the Summit Road Society(external link). You can find maps and more information about the area on their website. |
Walking tracks
Shared use
Connecting tracks
Closed
Parking
Bus stop
Toilets
Water fountains
Accessible tracks
Challenging feature
Entry and exit point
Point of interest
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