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Saltwater CreekSaltwater Creek/ Coonoor Road Area: Timaru south/west Time:1 hour 10 minutes Start on King Street beside the bridge and follow the track along the north side of the river. This a well formed, gravel track mostly on the flat. Retrace your steps to return. * For a shorter walk, start from Mowbray Street and exit at St George Street - 10 minutes. From St George Street to Coonoor Road takes about 20 minutes. * For a longer walk, cross to the other side of King street on your return, and follow walk no.7 to Patiti Point or walk no.8 to the Wetlands. Features One side of the track provides a variety of views of the stream and distant mountains. Farmland with a variety of animals and crops provides a rural contrast on the other side of the track. Extensive new native planting combines with native regeneration and riparian planting. Varieties of bird life include shags, geese, ducks, pukekos, and the occasional white heron and royal spoonbill. At the Coonoor Road end there is a picturesque, historic stone bridge.
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