Whakarewarewa Forest Conservation Park
Introduction
Whakarewarewa Forest Conservation Park is a section of land that boarders onto the exotic Whakarewarewa Forest which holds the mountain biking track network Rotorua is famous for.
Location
Located between the Whakarewarewa Forest and Lake Tikitapu. The easiest way to reach this area is from going through the Waipa Mill south of Rotorua.
Getting there
Head south on State Highway 5 from Rotorua city. 1km from the city limit on the left you'll find the Waipa Mill, the entrance to the Whakarewarewa Forest.
Features
Whakarewarewa Forest Conservation Park has the mountain bike track Tuhoto Ariki running through it.
Activities
Mountain biking
Entrance to the track
The Tuhotu Ariki Trail and Hatupatu Trail are within the park.
Plan and prepare
Responsible mountain biking:
Mountain biking has dangers, proceed at your own risk and ride within your ability.
- Wear an approved cycle helmet and protective clothing.
- Stay on the designated mountain bike track or roads - do not take short cuts.
- Take out what you bring in - do not litter.
- Beware of vehicles when using the roads. Standard NZ road rules apply - keep to the left and give way when appropriate.
- Do not build new tracks or modify existing tracks.