An area of natural beauty set aside for public use.
the area in question was a scenic reserve
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The Pukeamaru Scenic Reserve of virgin bush is of great interest.
They've criticised a decision to deny a concession for Bay of Plenty Electricity to inundate part of the Kaituna Scenic Reserve for a hydro-power project.
The island was declared a Scenic Reserve in the 1920s.
Christchurch people may visit Kaituna Valley to picnic and walk in the scenic reserve.
The scenic reserve here is one of the most beautiful spots on the Wairarapa coast.
A scenic reserve maintenance scheme seems not to have had any effect whatsoever.
Got up too early to go walking in the Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve.
This walk in the Omihi Scenic Reserve is described in the book Breaking the Journey.
In addition to the beaches around the town and the Peninsula there is a very pleasant picnic area at the Puhipuhi Scenic Reserve up the Puhipuhi River.
Another signpost directs you to Gore Bay, a scenic reserve on the coast.