Whakarewarewa Forest operations

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Hill Road and Tawa Road update

We have increased contractor resources to progress the logging programme in the Hill Road / Tawa Road area. The operational area has increased into the neighbouring harvest area, and log truck activity will increase as more volume is being carted out of the forest. The log truck route will remain the same although loadout of logs will start on Pipeline Road, at the bottom of the Taniwha Trail. Please see the maps below showing the updated area of operation. 

As a result of the increased operational area, the updated road/trail impact includes the following:

  • Roads: Hill Road, Tawa Road, Koekoe Road, Pipeline Road.
  • Mountain Bike Trails: All DH lines, Te Rua, Black House Down, Ma Te Wa, Eagle vs Shark, Corners, Te Mounga, Storm Trooper, Whaaki, Tukonohi, Tuhoto Ariki, Tihi o Tawa, Kataore, Bunngy Jugs 2. 

We ask forest users to please use caution in the area, obey all signage, instructions, restrictions and respect the traffic controllers – they are there for your safety. Due to the location of the harvest operation, detours may be in place to ensure a safe route around the operation. 

Roading & earthworks operations

New roading work is underway in Whakarewarewa Forest from 9 March.

Operations will take place Monday to Friday between the hours of 5:00am and 4:00pm on Red Tank Road and Princess Anne Road.

Most of the work will be away from the roads, with little impact on forest users, however, there will be trucks delivering metal at times during the operation. 

The following moutain biking trails will be affected:

  • Dragon's Tail (closed)
  • Bunny Jugs 1 & Sweet & Sour (may be closed)

The Te Ara Puna Horse Track will also be closed.

Please use caution in the area, obey all signage, instructions, restricted areas and respect the machinery.

Harvesting near Waipa Stream

Harvesting between Nursery Road & Larch Road will start from 16 March.

Operational hours for the logging crew will be 5:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday. Please refer to the map below for the area of operation. 

Several roads and trails will be impacted by this operation:

  • Roads: Nursery Road, Hill Road, Larch Road, Reservoir Road, Princess Ann Road, Nice Road, Duck Pond Road
  • Mountain Bike Trails: Mad if You Don’t, Ball and Chain, Puarenga, Yellow Brick Road loop, After Burner Jumps, Old Chevy, Homeward Bound, Taura (detour)
  • Walking Tracks: All Puarenga Tracks, Black Track (detour)
  • Horse Riding Trail: Te Ara Puna

Please use caution in the area, obey all signage, instructions, restrictions and respect the traffic controllers – they are there for your safety. Due to the location of the harvest operation, detours may be in place to ensure a safe route it.

This work marks the start of our Waipa Stream restoration project.

Operational maps