Kaweka Forest Park
Alpine shrublands, tussock valleys and beech forests with pockets of podocarp are the predominant features of this backcountry park. The park offers rafting, canoeing, hunting and fishing, hot springs and tramping for both experienced trampers and day walkers. Picnic and camping spots are located at roadends. Be prepared for rapid weather changes.
A number of alerts have been issued for the Park.
Please view the Hawke's Bay alerts page for more information and updates.
Find out about the history and natural features of the area, and what you can do at the Mangatutu and Mangatainoka hot springs.
You can walk tracks, raft, hunt, fish and visit Mangatutu Hot Springs in the Kaweka Forest Park.
You can stay in lodges, designated campsites, bivouacs or shelters in the Kaweka Forest Park.
Find out how you can plan and prepare for your visit to Kaweka Forest Park.
The Hawke's Bay region offers hunting on public conservation land.
Not for the faint-hearted, wilding pine control in the Kaweka Forest Park looks like an extreme sport! This video shows how DOC staff hang from a chopper to remove wilding pine trees.
Mangatutu Hot Springs is a popular camping, picnic and fishing spot, and a starting point for tramping, hunting or day walks up the Mohaka River and further into the Kaweka Forest Park.
Find businesses that are DOC-approved to provide activities and services in Kaweka Forest Park.
Kaweka Forest Park and Puketitiri Reserves brochure (PDF, 760K)
Explore Hawke's Bay brochure (PDF, 1,390K)
NZ weather
New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
East Coast/Hawke's Bay regional information
Hunting in Kaweka Forest Park
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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