Holdsworth

See also:

Project Kaka forest restoration guided tour

Activities in Holdsworth

Tracks and walks

There are a series of short bush walks within towering native forest containing rimu, kahikatea miro, and rata.

Tracks ranging from the easy to the extremely difficult lead into a network of routes through the Tararua Forest Park.



Permits are required for shooting in the Tararua Forest Park. Red deer, wild goats and pigs provide for many recreational hunting opportunities.

Local rivers contain brown trout.

Swimming at Atiwhakatu Stream is popular over the summer.


Find out more

Publications

Holdsworth brochure (PDF, 135K)

A guide to Mt Holdsworth fungi (PDF, 1,205K)

Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Stop the spread of didymo

Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Have your say on conservation in your community

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

Wellington Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 4 384 7770
Address: 18 Manners Street
Wellington
Email: wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Wairarapa Area Office
Phone: +64 6 377 0700
Email: wairarapa@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Holdsworth Caretaker

Phone: +64 6 377 0022

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai