Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Waikato > Te Kuiti > Buried Forest
Buried Forest
- Location
- Pureora Forest Park (78,000 ha) straddles the Hauhungaroa and Rangitoto Ranges between Lake Taupo and Te Kuiti. It is a hidden wonderland of tall trees, clear rivers and rare wildlife; little known yet easily accessible if you are prepared to make a short diversion off State Highway 30 or 32.
- Description
1800 years ago a forest was knocked over, buried and preserved by a violent volcanic eruption, whose remains now form Lake Taupo. This remarkable buried forest was brought to light in 1983 when a digger accidentally uncovered it. Today the uncovered logs lie as they fell during the volcanic eruption.The walk takes you through pine trees to a small stream where the preserved logs are visible. The Forest Service cut some of the trees until they realised their historic significance. The track follows along by the stream for a short way and then doubles back to the car park.
Visit DOC website for further information and a detailed map.
- Duration
- 0.15 hours
- Level
- Easy
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Camping
- Carpark
- Dogs Allowed
- Historical
- Huts
- Mountain Biking / Biking
- Picnics
- Plant Life
- Toilets
- Source
- www.doc.govt.nz
- Discussion
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