Nikau Bush Conservation Area protects a pocket of native Chatham Islands forest, including the palms that give the reserve its name. It is a quieter counterpoint to the islands' big coastal views and archaeological sites, and a good place to notice the distinctive vegetation that survives here.
The walk is short and gentle by New Zealand standards, but access on the Chathams can still depend on local arrangements and road conditions. Pair it with other stops on the main island rather than making it the whole day's objective.