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Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, Geraldine

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Forest · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • By E7777AAjohnr
    There are many and some easy walks and some little hard but it is nice and cool unders the canopies for nice enjoyable walks, always remember to take water with you on these walks.  more »
  • By steved333
    This is a surprisingly scenic park not far from the town. It’s relatively small, and you can walk the paths in less than an hour, but some of the trees are huge! There was only one other car in the...  more »
  • By Phil B
    Not many towns in New Zealand have old growth forest situated in town like this. Magnificent and very large Totara, Matai and Kahikatea centuries old. Also native birds even bats. The walks are...  more »
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