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Key facts
- Distance
- Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
- Walking time
- 8 hr
- Track grade
- Not specified in the checked DOC directory
- Location
- Thomas Mohi Tuuta (Rangaika) Scenic Reserve
- Dog access
- No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026. Rules and conditions are set by Department of Conservation — confirm with them before you go.
Route overview
This full day loop walk shows the peat-land forest which once would have covered most of southern Chatham Island.
This DOC directory entry covers Thomas Mohi Tuuta (Rangaika) Scenic Reserve Walk in Chatham Islands, within Thomas Mohi Tuuta (Rangaika) Scenic Reserve. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.
Distance, time and grade
- Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
- Walking time: 8 hr
- DOC grade: Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Access and alerts
Source checked 2026-10-08. This page is a dated snapshot, not a live track-status report. Check current DOC route information immediately before travelling. An absence of listed alerts does not establish that a route is open.
Dog access
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Getting there
Thomas Mohi Tuuta (Rangaika) Scenic Reserve is on the Chatham Island's southern coast. Head south east from Waitangi township and take the Owenga Road. The reserve is indicated by signage on the roadside. Park on the roadside.
Know before you go
The track is marked with orange track markers. Take care to read signs as biodiversity monitoring lines also cross section the reserve.The track can be very boggy and slippery after wet weather. Take appropriate gear for the conditions.
Sources and reuse
Route descriptions and practical information reproduced from the Department of Conservation, Crown copyright, under CC BY 4.0, subject to DOC's copyright policy. Formatting has been adapted, including flattening page sections; follow the original DOC page for maps, section-specific layout, current notices and linked documents. Outdoor Next is independent and is not endorsed by DOC.
The accompanying photograph is a licensed general hiking illustration, not a photograph of this route.
