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Central Hawke's Bay reserves
Explore Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve and see if you can spot the tiny rifleman, New Zealand's smallest bird. This is one of the few places it is found outside of forest parks in Hawke's Bay.
Distance
3.17 km
Walking time
30 min/1 hr
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
11 October 2026
Mainly fine, with areas of early morning fog. Showers developing in the afternoon, possibly heavy with thunderstorms and hail, clearing in the evening. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the morning and afternoon.
12 October 2026
Fine. Easterlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Fine apart from isolated showers. Northwesterlies.
15 October 2026
Showers developing. Northerlies, turning westerly.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
Explore the area
Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
Mohi Bush Track features two easy, reasonably flat loop walks that meet in the centre of the reserve. The short loop cuts through the middle, while the longer loop heads to the far end. Both take you through rich undergrowth of seedlings and ferns beneath podocarps such as miro and matai. This reserve was one of the first in New Zealand to use bait stations for possum control, and the thriving forest shows the results. Mohi Bush is located along a fully sealed road. To access the carpark go through either the gate for larger vehicles like campervans or over cattle stop entrance. The carpark is on grass area in front of shelter. Leave any gates as you found them. Use this location on Google Maps to help find your way there.
No dogs.
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.
