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Description
The Kōwhai Bush Track is a peaceful track to walk or cycle along, good for admiring a selection of native NZ trees and shrubs (and some exotic ones). It is also the place closest to Kaikōura where you can see South Island Robin. On occasion there will be Tomtit, California Quail, Wild Turkey, Sacred Kingfisher and Shining Bronze Cuckoo.
Close to town, this is a pleasant excursion with a decent chance of seeing birds which are not as common in a more suburban area.
Details
Access
Follow Schoolhouse Road west until there is a right turn into the Mānuka (the left option goes along the edge of a field instead). Follow the unsealed road through the trees and take the left at the T (sometimes the right turn is fully overgrown). Proceed until you see the bicycle path signage, then park at the pull-off area by the right side of the road.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , WetlandConditions
Flat , WetCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SummerRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Cuckoos are more common in the summer months in Aotearoa, with October-November being the most likely time to encounter them in the bush.