Ōtari Wayfinding Ways Launched
It’s done. After an early karakia whakatūwhera on Tuesday September 9, the wrapping came off new wayfinding signs, maps and trailside bollards throughout Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush. Te Kura a Ōtari kapa haka group braved the rain to add a special touch to the ceremony. Now it’s your turn – come and explore the five trails and circuits designed to suit everyone’s different needs and fitness. Check out the new mapboards, and pick up one or all of the three new brochures (Forest Tracks, Ōtari Native Botanic Garden and Te Ara Koukouoro Nature Trail). All brochures are available in both English and reo Māori. The new trail names reflect the cultural and natural landscape, and were gifted by mana whenua, Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko Te Ika. No new tracks have actually been created and all your old favourites are still there - this new concept is particularly aiming to help newcomers to Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush, or those unsure of where to explore. Get your walking shoes on!
Posted: 11 September 2025