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Rimu Track – Pureora Forest Park

Location
Pureora Forest Park is 81 km southwest of Rotorua along Highway 30 via Benneydale. Pureora Forest Park lies between Te Kuiti, Taumaranui and Lake Taupo and is easily accessed by SH 30 and SH 32.
Description

From the Kakaho camping area this loop walk follows the Kakaho Stream through dense rimu forest before climbing to anlookout. The lookout provides good views across to Mt Pureora. The walk emerges a short distance along Kakaho Rd.Weather conditions can changenquickly so always carry warm clothing and a raincoat. If you wish to take a dog into the Park a permit is required. Dogs must be kept under control at all times. Dogs are not permitted at Ngaherenga and Kakaho campgrounds.

Pureora Forest Park (78,000 ha) straddles the Hauhungaroa and Rangitoto Ranges between Lake Taupo and Te Kuiti. It is a hiddenwonderland of tall trees, clearrivers and rare wildlife; littleknown yet easily accessible ifyou are prepared to make a short diversion off State Highway30 or 32.The Park is administered by the Department of Conservation to safeguard its natural and historic features and to provide for the enjoyment of visitors.Since 1995, intensive efforts at forest restoration, in locations such as the Waipapa Ecological Area, have ensured breeding success and protection of many native species.It is worth starting your visit at Pureora Field Centre. Although the office is not open at weekends, there are information panels to help you decide where to go and what to do. Within 10 minutes drive of the Field Centre you’ll find several sites of special scientific, historic and ecological interest.You can choose to stay in a lodge, cabins, campgrounds or huts in the Pureora Forest Park.

Duration
0.5 hours
Level
Easy
Amenities
  • Birds
  • Camping
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Historical
  • Huts
  • Lookouts
  • Mountain Biking / Biking
  • Plant Life
Source
www.doc.govt.nz
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