The 37,000ha 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. Kiwi and morepork (ruru) can sometimes be heard at night, the North Island kaka is a rare sight, and the shining cuckoo and bellbird are more often heard than seen. Maori established routes across the Kaimai Ranges for trading and raiding. Later,these trails were used by Europeans. The introduction of logging and mining had a substantial impact on areas of the park which are clearly visible in the form of caves, tramlines and remnants of kauri.

How to Get There

The Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park can be
accessed at various points along SH2, SH26, or
SH29.


Attractions and Facilities

Various walks,including overnight tramps,cater
for all fitness levels.

There are numerous camping areas and
accommodation huts,which have open fires for
cooking and bunks with mattresses. Dry
firewood can be scarce, so gas cookers should
be carried.A small fee is charged for using the
huts.

Hunting with a permit is allowed.A permit is
obtainable from Department of Conservation.
Please contact the Department of Conservation
for more information before entering the Kaimai
Mamaku Forest Park.


Please Remember

Horses, Vehicles (including bicycles and
motorbikes),fires,removal of plants or animals,
and hunting without a permit are not permitted.
No dogs are permitted except for hunting,
with a current permit.Camp only at designated
sites or beside the huts.Mine tunnels and shafts
are dangerous and may be hidden by vegetation.
Keep to official tracks and do not enter tunnels
unless they are clearly marked for public access.