Boundary Stream Mainland Island Reserve

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1. Louise Saunders ★★★★★

   Brilliant spot. We did the Bell Rock loop track. Stoked to see a kokako and heaps of tui, bellbird and native plants I hadn't encountered before. Not game to stand on Bell Rock in gale force winds but did go onto a lower Rock to admire the view, the shells in the Rock, and the landform. Easy track but does need some fitness. Kudos to the folks maintaining all the traps, well worth it.

   almost 4 months ago
2. shay shmeltzer ★★★★★

   Worth the 10km of dirt road leading to the location. Lots of birds singing, and if you take your time, you can spot many of them in the trees. Did the 1 hour Tumanako trail. Shady, easy walk among the trees with loud bird songs all along. Longrt tracks are available for adventure oriented people.

   almost 11 months ago
3. Amy Hycha ★★★★★

   Best kept secret in HB, and good view to distance ratio hike. The drive up is the worst part, take caution. Recently hiked up with my 60yr old father, with a generous stop at the top, we were up & down in 2hrs.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Anthony Cross ★★★★★

   Great spot to go for a hike in some lush native bush. There are multiple options for hikes here depending on your timeframe, desired difficulty and fitness level. There is a large shelter here with picnic tables, lots of information panels and a viewing platform with a bird feeder. There is also a bird enclosure here but it looks disused.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Helmar Jungfer (Mr. helmar) ★★★★★

   Awesome place but some information for preparation: it is really remote, very quite and nature at its best. In total there are 4 hiking trails. The one, described in here as the bell rock is a tour of 3 hours. First 45 minutes are uphill, covered in the woods while the the other 45 minutes are exposed on top of the hill. Same way back. We had to turn back due to rain and wind but what we enjoyed so far was really great. The marked location on Google maps is not accurate and only is the entrance for the bell rock (trip4 also see pic with map from other post). Entrance to the path is another 200 meters west. If you come from the west side you will have to run 20km on a fire road but in good condition. If you come from the east side it will only be about 8km. Coming from the east you will find the main gate with all information first (see picture, point 1) and you will have to go another 5km on the fire road.

   more 6 years ago
3. Richard Mayston ★★★★★

   Bell Rock at Boundary Stream is the most insanely beautiful place in New Zealand that almost nobody has been to. Even local people, I show photos to, and they are stunned. It's like New Zealands Grand Canyon, amazing rock forms. The bush walk to it is also surreal, almost deafening number of birds. An absolute magic place.

   more 6 years ago

1. Jasmine Scrase ★★★★★

   Really nice spot! The forest is so lush and green! The conservation work happening here is really cool! We'll worth a visit! Did walk 2 was really lovely with lots of information!

   more 6 years ago
2. Chris Pawluk ★★★★★

   Great short hike to a spectacular waterfall. Road is gravel for the last few km. Easy walk for kids. You can swim right under the waterfall if you are a good swimmer and done mind cold water.

   more 9 years ago

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