Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

Tramper at stream by Aongatete Lodge Campsite, Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park.

Tramper at stream by Aongatete Lodge Campsite, Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

Bay of Plenty region

Bay of Plenty area.
The 37,000 ha forest park is a living museum of natural and human history.The park marks the northern limit of kamahi, red and silver beech,and the southern limit of the huge kauri. Birdlife includes the fantail, North Island Robin,kereru (native pigeon), waxeye or silver-eye, tui and tomtit.

Location

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park can be accessed at various points along SH2 (between Tauranga and Katikati), SH 26 (10 kilometres south of Te Aroha) or SH 29 20 kilometres from Tauranga.
Kereru as seen in Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park. Photo: Dick Veitch.

Features

Fantails, kereru and tomtits dwell in Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park. Visit the many beautiful locations in Kamai Mamaku Forest Park.

Rapurapu Kauri trees, Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park.

Activities in Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

There are many beautiful walks and picnic spots in the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park.

Mangamuka Hut, Kaimai Mamamku Forest Park. Photo: DOC.

Places to stay

You can stay in huts or camp in Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park.

Waitawhata sawmill site, Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park. Photo: Chris Jenkins.

Plan & prepare

Find out what you can do to plan and prepare for your visit to Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park.

 
 

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Weather

Weather for Kaimai/Mamaku Forest Park - Bay of Plenty rural forecast

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Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Information

Waitawheta Bush Tramway

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact
Tauranga Area Office
Phone:      +64 7 578 7677
Email:   taurangainfo@doc.govt.nz
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