Nestled in the Pohangina Valley lays Tōtara Reserve Regional Park; a treasure of the Horizons Region. Covering 340 ha of bush, the reserve offers a wide range of attractions to the day visitor. From walking tracks, swimming holes, and the native wildlife that is scattered all over the park. 

A network of tracks takes you on a journey through the mixed podocarp forest with its tall canopy trees, shrub and forest floor communities, wide variety of birds and animals, and wonderful views of the Ruahine Ranges and Pohangina Valley.

There are several tracks which can be accessed from Pohangina Valley East Road (Manawatū Scenic Route), on route to the Tōtara Reserve camping grounds, while the nature trails can be accessed from different locations around the camping grounds. Please note, no dogs are allowed within the reserve or camping grounds.

• Fern Walk (2-3 hours) - approx. 6 mins before camping ground

• Pettifar & Gilchrist Loop Tracks (1-2 hours) - approx 4 mins before camping ground

• Nature Trails