Park
Fensham Reserve
6 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Polly
December 27, 2021
Lovely patch of native and regenerating bush. Achievable bush walk of around an hour. A shorter loop of around 15 mins for young children or those with less mobility.
Alison
May 9, 2022
Beautiful natural NZ native bush walk so close to town. Mostly easy walking from an easily accessible track off Belvedere Rd rather than the advertised Cobden Rd entrance which is steeper. Travel along Cobden Rd to a T intersection with Belvedere Rd, turn left onto a gravel road. There’s a car park on the left and a track across farmland that requires opening and closing 2 farm gates. This is one of the best places for a bush walk near Carterton. This 48-hectare native bush reserve is just a few minutes’ drive from Carterton. The tracks take you through a variety of terrain: along wetland boardwalks, through native bush and up to a hilltop with views of rolling farmland. You're likely to spot Tuis, fantails and 500-year-old trees along the way.
Beautiful natural NZ native bush walk so close to town. Mostly easy walking from an easily accessible track off Belvedere Rd rather than the advertised Cobden Rd entrance which is steeper. Travel along Cobden Rd to a T intersection with Belvedere Rd, turn left onto a gravel road. There’s a car park…
Mireille
May 10, 2021
Great little reserve for a taste of NZ bush, close to the cabin.
Jane
May 28, 2017
Lovely circular walk through well managed bush reserve, great views across the Southern Wairarapa, lots of variety including wetlands with some very old trees. Takes about 45 minutes.
Rachel
November 16, 2016
Beautiful native bush on a hill, about an hours walk circuit.
Location
Carrington, Wellington