This reserve is on land that was gifted to the QE II National Trust in 1987 by Keith and Takiko I’Anson.

Over the years it has been turned from pasture to native bush and a small lake - Lake Taki - has been formed by damming the Waikaraka Stream.

There are occasional clearings - ideal for a quiet picnic.  From the car park, tracks go around the lake and then you pass through groves of native trees. Continue downstream to Armstrong Road, then make your way back.