Heritage sites in Waikato

Climb to the summit of historic Kakepuku Mountain and enjoy magnificant views of the surrounding landscape from the top of a lookout tower.

The well preserved Meremere Redoubt was one of 22 earthwork forts built between Auckland and Pirongia.

Te Teoteo’s Pā was an old fortification, reoccupied by Māori forces as a base to repel the advance of British troops into the Waikato.

This is a standard four-bunk hut in the Waitomo/Pureora area. This small historic hut provides trampers and hunters with a rustic overnight stay in the Pureora Forest Park.

Unlike most other bush tram routes, much of the Ongarue tram system survives unmodified, making it a nationally significant site which represents an important part of the timber industry and pioneering New Zealand.

Opapaka Pā Walk is closed due to a large slip.

In 1946 Pureora Forest was one of the last native forests to be opened up for logging. Today, there are several historic attractions within the park.