Mokaihaha is rich in Maori history and has high conservation and scientific values. The area
contains trails once used by Maori travelling between the Waikato and Rotorua. It has the
largest remaining block of the extensive native forest that once covered the Mamaku Plateau.
Rimu, miro and matai are plentiful and the bird life includes tui, kereru, bellbird and fantail.
Flocks of kaka (native parrots) entertain walkers,and the endangered kokako can be heard in
the dawn chorus. Short-tailed bats are also present.

How to Get There

Mokaihaha Ecological Area is situated on the
Mamaku Plateau, 9.6 km south-east of the
Mamaku township on South Rd.


Attractions and Facilities

Rotohokahoka Track

(Moderate tramping track, 2 hours
Rotohokahoka to West Road)

The track runs from the South Road carpark
to West Road. West Road is recommended
only for four-wheel-drive vehicles.

Lake Rotohokahoka is 20 minutes walk from
the carpark. The track forks 10 minutes from
the car park; both branches lead down to the
lake and connect up again. Past the lake an
optional side track on the left provides a 30-
minute walk to South Road, 15 minutes from
the carpark.


Please Remember

Dogs, horses, vehicles (including bikes and
motorbikes), fires, removal of plants or animals,
and hunting without a permit are not permitted
in the Mokaihaha Ecological Area.