Poutoa Reserve is a reserve on Summerhill Drive, Fitzherbert, Palmerston North. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 16 reviews, and reviewers mention bush trails, birdsong and a pretty walk. The reserve covers 4.75 hectares across six parcels of land and is managed by Palmerston North City Council.
Reviewers warn that the path is not pram friendly, with stones, pebbles and stairs, and that the start can be slippery. Bush walks like this suit sturdy shoes and a steady pace. If you are bringing a buggy, it helps to check the first stretch before you set out. Regulars tend to enjoy the birdsong early in the morning, when the paths are quietest.
For a bush walk with birdsong in Fitzherbert, this reserve on Summerhill Drive is worth a visit, though not with a pram.