Yes, the track is a great opportunity for birdwatching. Listen and watch for forest birds as you walk, and you may hear the calls of bellbirds, tuis, and more. Stirring up the leaf litter may attract darting piwakawaka (fantail) or South Island robins. Coastal areas and estuaries provide excellent opportunities for observing a variety of bird species, including herons, oystercatchers, kingfishers, shags, terns, shearwaters, and even dolphins.
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