Pukenui Forest Walk, Whangarei Royalty-Free Stock Image

The 1700 hectare Pukenui/Western Hills Forest is located on the doorstep of Whangarei City. Numerous tracks link Whangarei District Council and Department of Conservation administered land which includes the Coronation Scenic Reserve, Pukenui Conservation Park, Whau Valley Water Supply Reserve and Whangarei Quarry Gardens Recreation Reserve. Walks range from 30 minutes return Rust Track to 8 hours Amalin Drive to Russell Road showcasing a beautiful array of native vegetation with some impressive mature trees, picturesque streams and a variety of forest birds.