Plan & prepare
See also:
Current access conditions
Phone Rayonier NZ Ltd, +64 3 310 7612 or 027 480 9279. An answer-phone will inform you whether the gate is locked or not.
Getting there
Mt Grey/Maukatere Forest is 15 km east of Amberley. Amberley is 57 km north of Christchurch on State Highway 1.
From here take Douglas Road. This road branches off the main road to Broomfield and becomes Cramptons Bush Road after the Brodies Road intersection.
Access is not available through Ashley Forest from Rangiora.
Vehicle access is limited to forest roads between Lake Janet Picnic Area and the Grey River Picnic Area.
Be aware that heavy vehicles and logging trucks use these roads, and they may be closed during periods of high fire risk.
Fire
- Light no fires.
- If you see a fire or smoke, dial 111.
- Take extreme care with fire at all times.
Safety
Be prepared for sudden weather changes on the longer walks. Take warm and waterproof clothes.
Wasps
Beware of wasps here in summer. Wasp populations reach high numbers from January to March each year.
It is recommended that forest users carry wasp first aid kits as a precaution. These are generally available from chemists.
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
Contacts
Kaiapoi Visitor Information Centre
(managed by the Waimakairi District Council)
Phone: +64 3 327 3134
Fax: +64 3 327 3135