I walk this track every week, as I live just a few hundred metres above it, in Clifton, Golden Bay.
The track climbs gently to a viewing platform, winding through a series of limestone formations — some sculpted into remarkable shapes by water.
The tentacle-like roots of northern rātā trees hang down over many of the rocks, creating an eerie atmosphere.
Nīkau palms are also a distinctive feature of the reserve.