Plan & prepare
Getting there
State Highway 12 runs through the forest. The Waipoua Forest Visitor Centre is located in the heart of Waipoua Forest, just 1 km off State Highway 12 (the turn off is sign posted).
Please note
- Please note that there is no general store, fuel bowser or supermarket in Waipoua Forest.
- Nearest petrol station south is Kaihu, 28km, and Waimamaku north, 20km.
- Nearest toilets are located at the Tane Mahuta Carpark.
- In strong winds, please beware of falling branches.
- Times shown are for a one way journey only, unless otherwise shown. If the return journey is more than 1 hour, food, drink, warm clothes and wet weather gear should be carried.
- On extended bush walks a compass and topographical map are recommended. Topographical maps can be obtained from Land Information New Zealand www.linz.govt.nz and DOC visitor centres.
- Access to some tracks is by courtesy of the owners, please respect the owner’s property and privacy.
- Streams can be uncrossable after heavy rain and should not be attempted.
- Some tracks require timings for tidal changes and weather conditions are changeable always keep to the side of caution. Check Metservice weather www.metservice.co.nz
- Dogs are not allowed on conservation estates.