Luttrells White Pine Garden and Museum

Here we have a heritage museum and a very visitable wetlands restoration area, where the kahikatea forests of old are slowing regenerating.

It is possible to take a walk along a boardwalk in the new growth area, visit the museum or even camp here by prior arrangement. 06 329 4837.

Luttrells runs in parallel with neighbouring (directly across the road) conservation area Pohangina Wetlands. Both have now won QEII Covenant status. One of the greatest successes celebrated here is a one time visit of the White Heron, a rare wetland bird which breeds hundreds of kilometres away at Okarito on the West Coast.

Original Pohangina Valley farmer Charles E Wildbore, who settled this valley in the 1890s, was a talented photographer. His now famous images (in the book below) were captured in the valley as the original kahikitea forests met their death.

As always, NZPlaces would appreciate your impressions and images of this great NZ Place.

Image Credit: Pohangina Wetlands Story