Kitchener Park

11.3 hectares of native bush reserve, a few minutes south of Fielding, named (in 1916) after Lord Kitchener. The hour long walking track is well sign-posted and trees and plants are named.

Though a lot of the bush is in far from pristine state, the older trees are survivors, one kahikatea is over 800 years old. There are efforts underway to rejuvenate the park and already a new boardwalk has been installed which takes visitors further into the bush.

This fantastic New Zealand Geographic Article gives a thorough history of the land.

NZPlaces would appreciate an original image of Kitchener Park.