Southland Ecological Restoration Network

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Project

October • WLG Gravel Pit, Kapuka South

Invercargill Estuary Walkway

Location:
Stead St, Invercargill
Region:
Invercargill
District:
ICC
Commenced:
1998
Access:
Open
Area (ha):
30
Contact:
Parks and Recreation Office
Phone:
03 219 9070
Email:
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Description

Landfill restoration since 1994 with ongoing planting and pest plant control. Walking and cycling loop track around the Lagoon and across the Roger Sutton Boardwalk. Interpretation, seating and bird watching opportunities.

Historic involvement

Combined Rotary Clubs of Invercargill

Current involvement

Invercargill City Council, Combined Rotary Clubs of Invercargill

Combined Rotary Clubs involvement in planting thousands of native plants over the closed landfill site. (2007).
Information panels introduce visitors to the walking and cycling opportunities and the history of the site. (2008).
Species tolerant of the strong salt laden coastal winds are establishing well. The track provides expansive open views.
The tidal lagoon provides habitat for waterfowl. A future bird hide is planned. (2007).
Traps to catch predators around the estuary have been funded by ICC and Southland Field Club, with dedicated volunteers checking the boxes regularly.
Project Directory

Other projects in Invercargill

  • Anderson Park, Invercargill
  • Big Lagoon
  • Bluff Hill / Motopohue Environmental Restoration Project
  • Bowmans Bush, Otatara
  • Bushy Point Gambles, Otatara
  • Bushy Point OLG Restoration Project, Otatara
  • Bushy Point, Rances, Otatara
  • Kerr Bush, Myross Bush
  • Kew Bush, Invercargill
  • Kingswood Bush Weedbusters
  • Omaui Reserve Restoration Project
  • Oreti Totara Dune Forest
  • Otatara Scenic Reserve
  • Phillips St Reserve, Invercargill
  • Sandy Point Domain, Invercargill
  • Southland Community Nursery
  • Thomsons Bush, Invercargill
  • Waihopai Dam Wetlands, Invercargill

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