Trotters Gorge Scenic Reserve
Trotters Gorge Scenic Reserve
Trotters Gorge Scenic Reserve
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Michelle T
Timaru, New Zealand529 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
It never fails to amaze me some of the beautiful wee spots we have in New Zealand. I was staying in Moeraki and had decided to do the Cave walk. During the walk I could hear native birds. A lovely walk it was. Nothing strenuous and then you are rewarded with seeing the caves
Written 15 January 2023
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rallydoc
38 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Just south of Moeraki inland from the main road. Well graded path. Initially some exotic weed invasion ut further on the gorge becomes quite a pretty ravine. Would avoid if there has been heavy rain as I think the track would flood. Good spot to spend an hour out of the car not looking at the sea. Couple of vans were parked up in the carpark so appears a good spot for the self contained camper
Written 27 May 2019
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Philip35
New Zealand209 contributions
Dec 2020
Popped in for a look. Used to be one of the favoured spots for school picnics in the 60s and still just as nice with a couple of bush walks.
Written 9 December 2020
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CarolHall525
Woking, UK177 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
This is one of those ‘watch out for the brown sign’ moments - where we hadn’t plan on visiting but decided to check it out anyway. Lovely nature place with streams and forest walks - totally free and uncrowded. Beautiful in the spring sunshine.
Written 8 October 2018
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Anita T
Forster, Australia12,693 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
We ha d been visiting Moeraki Boulders and decided to go to Palmerston via Trotters Gorge. We found ourselves to be the only ones there when we visited which was rather cool.
You are able to camp for a nominal fee and there are pit toilets available near the entrance to the park.
We walked up towards the cave through beautiful native forest. There are three tracks that you can take through the gorge. The birdlife was amazing and the creek was crystal clear and flowing. Would be a great place to camp for a weekend.
You are able to camp for a nominal fee and there are pit toilets available near the entrance to the park.
We walked up towards the cave through beautiful native forest. There are three tracks that you can take through the gorge. The birdlife was amazing and the creek was crystal clear and flowing. Would be a great place to camp for a weekend.
Written 30 September 2018
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Ali-Henrik
Stratford upon Avon, United Kingdom119 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Well worth a bit of a detour from Moeraki to Palmerston.Stunning Rock formations, one had a face shape on it so made for an interesting photo, our vistor from finland really enjoyed the views
Written 11 June 2018
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TripleGal
Christchurch, New Zealand10 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
Fantastic forest covered walkway, through the native bush. Listen to the birds singing and the water trickling beside you. Up the hill you will find a fantastic view & rocks to climb. Views to the ocean and back over the valley side.
Written 15 January 2017
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bugsey23
Christchurch, New Zealand101 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
This is a beautifully sheltered picnic area in a mature tree and bush setting Well maintained picnic area (no camping) and ideal to visit on a windy day as you are out of the wind. There are toilets and picnic tables .We found it the ideal spot for a family picnic
Written 4 January 2017
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AlbanyRick
Albany, Australia2,006 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
We stumbled across Trotters Gorge when we saw signs to it, and after a quick look in our guide book, saw that there were some walk trails here, so we decided to check it out. There's an area where you can picnic/camp, with basic toilet facilities. From the main parking area, there's a walk trail you can follow, with a small stream, and delightful vegetation, including massive palms and other trees that we found fascinating. A walk of under 30 minutes brings you to some cave like formations in the rocks, which are very interesting. Lovely spot for an hour's walk.
Written 3 February 2016
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DanieWigzell
Kakanui, New Zealand86 contributions
May 2014 • Family
Located just off State Highway 1 between Oamaru and Dunedin, Trotter's Gorge offers you a glimpse of some stunning native New Zealand scenery and is the perfect place to while away a few hours in the great outdoors. An ambling stream and an easy walk take you to some caves which are home to New Zealand Weta. We did the cave walk with our pre-schoolers and it was a great way to spend an afternoon together. We went at the end of Autumn but I imagine it would be stunning in summer - there is a picnic area and DOC campsite at Trotter's Gorge too. which we'll be trying out next year.
Written 22 July 2014
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