10 October 2026
Cloudy periods with the odd shower, mainly about the ranges. Northerlies.
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Kaituna Wetland Loop Track
This loop track meanders through the wetland. You can get up close and personal with the wetland in a viewing hide.
Distance
4.4 km
Walking time
1 hr 15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Bay of Plenty forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, clearing in the afternoon with increasing fine spells. Periods of rain developing west of Tauranga late evening. Northerlies, turning westerly in the afternoon.
12 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with isolated showers clearing in the evening. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with a few showers developing in the morning. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Kaituna Wetland Loop Track
This 6 km loop track winds through the wetland, with signage at the car park detailing the Lower Kaituna Wildlife Management Reserve. The area is rich in waterfowl, and two loop tracks plus a viewing hide provide close-up access. Note: Hunters are present for the game bird hunting season, from the first weekend in May until the end of June.
Getting there for Kaituna Wetland Loop Track
Turn off SH2 onto Maketu Road. Turn left onto Te Tumu Road. At the end of the road, turn left again onto Kaituna Road. At the northern end of Kaituna Road, turn right over the bridge onto Pah Road – the carpark is immediately to the right. Use this location on Google Maps to help find your way there.
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . We recommend trying these online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel
Dog access for Kaituna Wetland Loop Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Kaituna Wetland Loop Track
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.