Just five minutes drive from the bustling centre of Queen Street you can be at the entrance to a walkers and picnickers paradise. Dellside Reserve is one the largest reserves in Tasman District, stretching across the Richmond foothills from Cropp Place to Hill Street, covering over 21 hectares of sometimes rugged but always very beautiful country. More...
Clifton Recreation Reserve - a special spot in the Bay
The Clifton Recreation Reserve covers an impressive 45 hectares on a low- lying spit across the Motupipi Estuary, west of Pohara in Golden Bay. The Reserve is home to the nine-hole Takaka Golf Course and has been since 1962, when the land was leased to the Club by the Department of Lands and Survey following prolonged negotiations. More...
Thorp Bush - Beauty beside the bustle
Just a short walk from the hustle and bustle of High Street in Motueka, you'll discover a tranquil wonderland, Thorp Bush. Covering over four and a half hectares Thorp Bush includes the largest remnant of lowland podocarp - hardwood forest that once covered the Motueka Plain, making it a very special place in terms of conservation. More...
Washbourn in Winter
Even in the depths of winter there's still much to interest and delight everyone in Washbourn Gardens, located just off Oxford Street in Richmond. If a peaceful picnic lunch is what you're after, it's just the spot but there's also plenty to investigate. More...
Faulkner Bush - a Wakefield gem!
Just south of Wakefield village on the State Highway is Faulkner Bush, a Council reserve that boasts beautiful scenery and some excellent walking tracks. Faulkner Bush covers about 17 hectares in all and it incorporates the Waikari Reserve. The bulk of the land was set aside as a reserve in 1961 with some later additions to bring it up to its current size. More...
Lake Killarney Reserve - wasteland to parkland
Nestled just behind Commercial Street, Takaka, you'll find a beautifully peaceful spot, Lake Killarney Reserve. It's just over two hectares in size and incorporates a small lake, surrounding grassy areas and many beautiful trees. More...
Walkways in Richmond
Even right in town you’re never far from lovely green spaces and there’s quite a network of Council walkways connecting you to them. Richmond boasts over two dozen walkways, offering you an interesting, alternative way to look around our town. More...
On Goodman Pond - a magnificent slice of Motueka
Goodman Pond Reserve in Old Wharf Road, Motueka is a great example of community groups and Council working together. The 2.3-hectare reserve was created in 1993 when Edwin Benseman sold his farm to Council. Mr Benseman had already developed the portion of the land that had become the Goodman Pond Reserve before the sale. More...
Dressing up Decks Reserve
Decks Reserve between Wallace and Greenwood Streets in Motueka, was in mid 2004 the focus of a beautification plan that was one more step forward in the development of this central Motueka Reserve. More...
Riwaka Memorial Reserve - Exploring beyond the gates
For most of us who drive by the Riwaka Memorial Reserve, the thing we notice most are the impressive gates at the main entrance. They really are a fantastic sight and a fitting tribute to the local people who gave their lives for their country in World Wars I and II. But there is a great deal more to the Reserve than just its amazing gates. More...
Brooklyn Reserve - A peaceful haven
Just a few minutes drive west of Motueka, down Brooklyn Valley Road, you’ll discover the Brooklyn Reserve or Domain, as it’s known locally. The Reserve itself covers over four and half hectares, much of which is in forest. The land was set aside for public use in the 1950’s and was classified as a recreation reserve in 1980. More...
Lazy days up the Lee
You can discover the beauty of the Lee Valley by turning left into River Road at the main intersection at Brightwater. Just a few minutes drive takes you into one the loveliest river valleys in the region. The Lee River has always been a favourite with picnickers and swimmers and there are a couple of Council reserves that give you the room to stay and play. More...
Uruwhenua Reserve - rural retreat
Golden Bay’s Uruwhenua Reserve is one of those special spots just tucked away off the main road that you might pass by regularly and not take the time to stop. However this peaceful spot is well worth a visit. The reserve lies between the Takaka River and East Takaka Road, just off SH60 – look for the sign at the turn off just before Lindsay’s Bridge.
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Alex Ryder Reserve - Oasis amid popular coastal patch
The Alex Ryder Memorial Reserve at Little Kaiteriteri has become an increasingly popular place for informal recreation, picnicking, beach access and walking. The reserve was set aside as a result of subdivision and was named in memory of former Waimea County Councillor, the late Alex Ryder, who represented the Motueka Riding in the days before the Tasman District Council came into being. More...
Aniseed Valley Reserves - A superb summer escape
Aniseed Valley could very well be one of the best examples in the District of having your cake and eating it too. If you like getting away from it all close to home, this is the spot for you. Aniseed Valley is just 10 minutes drive from Richmond and yet it has that peaceful rural feel that makes it seem as though you’re miles from anywhere. More...
Mapua Recreation Reserve - Keeping the community active
You can call it the domain, you can call it the Sports Reserve, but to the locals Mapua Recreation Reserve is just a great place to play. This large reserve covers almost four hectares and has hosted a variety of sports clubs and events over the years from pony club and soccer to car boot sales.
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Relaxing at the Motueka Beachside Reserves
What is a motor camp when it’s not a motor camp anymore? A great place to hang out, close to the sea for family fun, picnics and recreation. The Motueka Beach Reserve, at the end of Wharf Road, was used as a motor camp up until 1999 when it became a recreation reserve. This prime site at Port Motueka runs right up to North Street Reserve, which in turn links to the Trewavas Street Foreshore reserve. More...
Wakefield Recreation Reserve
Right in the midst of the thriving Wakefield community is a spot where everyone comes to play. The Wakefield Recreation Reserve is tucked away behind a stand of beautiful trees just off the main road. These trees help to give the area a special flavour, with a totara, cedar and redwood each listed as notable trees by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture.
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