Tautuku Estuary was another brief walk, but wow was it a stunner! The first sight of the broad expanse of golden reeds was breathtaking.

Tautuku is a spectacular, forest-fringed bay that sweeps round to an impressive headland.

Perhaps best seen on a sunny day for full effect.

Tautuku Estuary with a broad expanse of golden reeds. Tautuku Estuary info sign. Tautuku Estuary, hills across the reeds. Tautuku Estuary river. Another view of Tautuku Estuary. Tautuku Estuary, green hills meet the water.