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Pureora Forest Park
Pureora, Manawatū-Whanganui
Ancient podocarp forest with a short treetop walk and a famous mountain-bike trail.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A big stretch of native forest west of Lake Taupō. The Pikiariki Ancient Forest Walk is an easy boardwalk among huge rimu and totara, and the Timber Trail passes through. Quiet and rarely crowded.
Good to know
- Road in is gravel in places
- Take insect repellent
- Mountain bikers use the Timber Trail so share the road
- Best time
- Spring or autumn
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Gravel roads off SH30; 2WD OK in dry weather
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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