Boggy Pond Wairarapa Moana Wetlands

Beautiful walk around a superb wetland teeming with birdlife. Easy and flat.From the car park on Parera Road, you’ll need to cross a stile then walk for 800 metres to reach a bird hide overlooking the open water of Boggy Pond. From there you can continue on for a longer 2.6 kilometre loop, returning along Parera Road.Across the road from the Boggy Pond car park is a stopbank which you can walk on to the edge of the lake. Walk through the gate and follow the track for 1.2 kilometres until you reach a bird hide (don’t forget to close the gate behind you).If you’ve got a bit more time, you could circumnavigate both Boggy Pond and Wairio Wetland, a 9 kilometre loop that takes 2-3 hours.

Ok for a walk. Only seen a few birds from a distance. Didn’t made to the hide.

Absolutely fantastic place to visit. Some of the biggest dragon flies I have ever seen in New Zealand, lots of wildlife and beautiful scenery.

Kids friendlyPram friendishDog friendish: As long as your dog don't go near the birds or inside the wetlands.No any shelter so better watch out the forecast!Very nice, clean and refreshing.Sorry for the gray photos!Path is just next to the wetlands but is not wet!

A gorgeous piece of nature. About 15-20 minute walk to a bird-watching structure. Very quiet and peaceful.

Lovely quiet flat walk, signage not great.

Beautiful surroundings, especially Autumn. Lots of bird life. Wouldn’t recommend going off track without waders.

Really enjoyed boggy pond. It's the 2nd time we have been here but this time was a bit overgrown. Still reeds, rotten trees amongst thriving trees, red and green algae and an abundance of birds surrounded by mountains, very pucturesque! Pop to the featherston hotel on the way back for lunch or dinner. Great combo!

Had a nice walk here. You walk over grass, which I find really pleasant. Many birds and lovely surroundings with the mountains on the background

Great place for walks and photography