Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park

Deer, goats and pigs are present in the park.

General information

Deer and pig hunting is popular from Te Aroha southwards to State Highway 29. Deer numbers are low in the Mamaku Forests south of SH29.

There is a long-running effort to control goat numbers. If you see a goat in the park shoot it, or advise DOC in Tauranga and give the location and goat numbers seen.

Terrain is characterised by steep gullies up to the ridges, dense understorey, and numerous small streams.

The park contains a number of huts and tent sites.

Access

Numerous access points exist along both sides of the Kaimai Range and are accessible from SH2 in the west and SH26, SH27 and SH29 in the west and south. A number of tracks in the Kaimai range north of SH29 give access to large areas of bush. Track standards vary from easy to very rugged. The Mamaku Forests to the south have limited access.

Topo maps

NZTopo50 maps BC35 and BC36, BD35 and BD36, BE35 and BE36

DOC produces a Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park map available from iSITES and Visitor Centres.

Huts

• Waitawheta Hut
• Dalys Clearing Hut
• Te Rereatukahia Hut
• Kauritatahi Hut
• Hurunui Hut

Know before you go

Dogs

Dogs require a permit issued by the DOC office. Proof of dog license, microchipping or branding/tattoos is required.

If you want to hunt with dogs south of SH29 you will need to show proof of kiwi aversion training before a permit can be issued.