Plan & prepare
Getting there
The Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park stretches from Karangahake Gorge in the north, almost to Rotorua in the south. The park is bordered by State Highways 2, 26, 27, 29 and 36. The nearest towns are Paeroa, Waihi, Katikati, Tauranga, Matamata and Te Aroha. These are all serviced by regular buses, and Air New Zealand runs services to and from Tauranga airport.
Track maintenance and closures
Track maintenance work is ongoing in the park and may result in the occasional track closure. Regular track updates are available from DOC in Tauranga or by following the link above.
Hunting
If you wish to hunt on public conservation estate in the Tauranga Area please contact the Tauranga DOC office to request a permit (ph 07 578 7677). Hunting permits are available free of charge, and can be requested over the phone and posted out to you. Please allow five working days for processing.
Fires
Fires are a hazard to any bush area. No fires may be lit in the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park without a permit. Please report any fires immediately by calling 111.
Safety is your responsibility
Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.
Safety
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies
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