Hukutaia Domain
The 5ha domain contains one of the finest collections of native flora, with 80 species of native trees, shrubs, ferns and grasses, plus several hundred other native species introduced from elsewhere. Many are rare or endangered.The domain has magnificent forest settings,parkland, rock gardens and many walks.In the domain is an ancient burial tree,“Taketakerau”. It is a puriri tree, about 22m around, over 23m high and estimated to be over 2000 years old. Hollow burial trees suchas Taketakerau were used by Maori as the last resting place for the bones of important people.A local found bones in the tree while sheltering from a storm in 1913. The bones have been removed and the tapu lifted.
How to Get There
From the Opotiki Post Office travel south over
the Waioweka River Bridge and turn left onto
Woodlands Road. The domain carpark is 7 km
from the bridge and well signposted.
Attractions and Facilities
Hukutaia Domain has a number of short, easy
walks.
There are a number of picnic places, with seats.
A carpark is at the entrance to the domain.
Public toilets are provided.
Please Remember
Hukutaia Domain is an important botanical
resource. Removal of plant material is not
permitted.
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Protect plants and animals.
Remove rubbish.
Bury toilet waste.
Keep streams and lakes clean.
Take care with fires.
Camp carefully.
Keep to the track.
Consider others.
Respect our cultural heritage.
Enjoy your visit.
Toitu te Whenua
(Leave the land undisturbed).
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