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.