Your contact at Rakatu Wetlands: Jan Riddell Contact number: +64 032159117 Alternative contact number: +64
Directions: Located on the Tuatapere - Blackmount Road (Southern Scenic Route), 45 - 60 minutes travelling time from Tuatapere, or 15 minutes from Manapouri.
The Rakatu Wetlands are located in the Waiau River valley along the Southern Scenic Route, between Tuatapere and Manapouri. These restored wetlands provide an opportunity to view wildlife and to learn about NZ's fisheries. Take some time and explore the wetlands using the extensive network of walking tracks and see a restoration project in action. Access is free. Enjoy.
Bird watching
Walking
Access to Waiau River for angling
These are the businesses and places of interest that Rakatu Wetlands supports or are happy to affiliate themselves with (shown with blue markers):