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Trail Closures
Be informed before your adventure, find out what areas of the Forest are Closed before you venture out!


Temporary Disruptions
Kia ora koutou, Timberlands Limited are starting thinning operations in Whakarewarewa Forest commencing Tuesday 17th June. Operations...
Tony Knauf
17 hours ago1 min read
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Pre-Plant Spray Operation
Kia ora koutou, Timberlands Limited are carrying out aerial operations on Tuesday 10th June 6:00am – 12:00pm . Please see the...
Tony Knauf
Jun 91 min read
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🚧 TRAIL STATUS UPDATE – TAWA HILL 🚧 21 May 2025
Logging season is wrapping up for winter so check the map below to see what’s open and closed right now ✅❌ 🛻 Shuttle info? Head to...
Tony Knauf
May 211 min read
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⚠️ Caution: Windfall Likely in the Whakarewarewa Forest 🌲🌬️🌧️ 15-18 April 2024
Due to forecast high winds and heavy rain, there’s a strong likelihood of fallen trees, large branches, and debris across trails....
Tony Knauf
Apr 161 min read
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Logging Update 12 March 2025
A new a word from our friends at Timberlands.... "Kia ora koutou, Logging is due to commence in the final block, for the summer harvest...
Tony Knauf
Mar 122 min read
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Logging Update 19 Feb 2025
And now a word from our friends at Timberlands.... "Kia ora koutou, The log cartage is complete at the top of Moerangi Road, with only a...
Tony Knauf
Feb 191 min read
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Spray Operation - 5 February 2025
Timberlands Limited are carrying out aerial operations on Wednesday 5th February 6:00am – 9:00am. Please see the attached map for detail...
Tony Knauf
Feb 41 min read
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Logging Update - 23 Jan 25
And now a word from our friends at Timberlands: "Kia ora koutou, Timberlands and our amazing logging contractor are preparing to move to...
Tony Knauf
Jan 231 min read
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Spray Operation - 23 & 24 January 2025
Important Safety Message for Thursday and Friday, January 23rd & 24th, 2025 Hey everyone, Timberlands has an important operation...
Tony Knauf
Jan 221 min read
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2025 Logging Schedule Update
Looking Ahead: This year, we’ll bid farewell to a few trails due to logging. These times are subject to change, but as of Janurary 2025...
Tony Knauf
Jan 131 min read
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Falcon Update
We are happy to announce the nesting chicks have left the nest and we have now opened Rocky Horror Yellow Walking Track by Pohaturoa rd...
Tony Knauf
Jan 131 min read
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