Tararua Forest Park

Getting there via Holdsworth

Holdsworth roadend. Photo: Joe Hansen.
Holdsworth roadend

Turn off State Highway 2 on to Norfolk Road, 2 km south of Masterton. This leads to Mount Holdsworth Road. Holdsworth is 15 km from State Highway 2. There is a daily rail connection and regular bus service between Wellington and Masterton (17 km from Holdsworth). Taxis or, for large parties, pre-booked buses, can be hired for travel between Masterton and Holdsworth.

 

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Weather

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Maps

We recommend you use the latest New Zealand topographic maps if you are embarking on a major tramp. Find out how you can obtain these maps on the Land Information New Zealand website

Information

Important notices about DOC managed areas in the Wellington region

Wellington NZ website

Footnotes - Wellington Hawke's Bay Conservancy newsletter

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact

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

Hunting permits: Contact the Wairarapa Area Office.

 

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