News and Events

Fire Risk Update
The fire season runs from 1 October to 30 April the following year. For details on current fire risks within the Central North Island please contact our Radio Room on 07 350 1122.

Please exercise caution at all times and report all fires to our Radio Room - 07 350 1122

Kaingaroa Forest
Last Updated: Noon - 10.03.2010
Kaingaroa Forest is CLOSED for Hunting

Rotoehu Forest
Last Updated: Noon - 10.03.2010
Rotoehu Forest is CLOSED for Hunting
 

Whakarewarewa Forest
Last Updated: Noon - 10.03.2010		 Tarawera Forest
Last Updated: Noon - 10.03.2010
   

TIMBERLANDS's Notice Board

  • 2009 National Wajax Competition
  • Blue and Green Lake Catchment AreasFor information on Kaingaroa Timberlands's Management Plan of Exotic Species in the Blue and Green Lake Catchment AreasClick here

Forest Access and Closures - Forest access may be closed at any time due to increased risks (i.e. forest operations, fire danger levels or high winds).


ACCESS - GENERAL

  • Goudies Road is a private forest road where use requires a PERMIT. The gate and public access across Goudies Road will be CLOSED as from 1 July 2009.
    Only vehicles using Goudies Road for forest management related purposes or recreation (hunting access only) may be granted permits. Unauthorised use may result in tresspass.
  • Access gates on Old Waiotapu Road are currently CLOSED.
  • Whakarewarewa Forest offers opportunities for mountain biking, walking and horse riding.  For more information contact the Redwoods Visitor Centre or the Rotorua Mountain Bike Club

HUNTING ACCESS

  • Hunting access in Kaingaroa Forest, Rotoehu Forest and Whirinaki Forest is CLOSED to the public during the fire season (1 October to 30 April).
  • Hunting in all other forests managed by Timberlands Limited is not permitted.
  • Access points for recreational permit holders Rotoehu Forest Access Points  Kaingaroa Forest Access Points

FISHING ACCESS

  • Fishing permits will be restricted to one week when Fire Danger reaches "Very High".
  • Fishing access will be CLOSED when Fire Danger reaches "Extreme".
  • Access to Lake Rotomahana through Waimungu Forest is CLOSED during the fire season (1 October to 30 April).
  • Access to the Rangitaiki River and Flaxy Lakes is CLOSED until further notice. 

PERMITS

  • Refer to the Permits section of our website for information regarding obtaining a FISHING or HUNTING permit.

 

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