Latest 'General' news

COVID-19 update

Tuesday 24, March 2020

Hi forest lovers, Access to the Redwoods, Whakarewarewa forest is currently open to the public for walking and biking but … Continue reading →

Summer harvesting

Monday 18, November 2019

There will be two areas of harvesting taking place this summer. Moerangi/Tawa and the Chinese menu. Stage 1 Moerangi: Harvest … Continue reading →

NEW SHUTTLE CONCESSION

Monday 21, October 2019

Whakarewarewa Forest shuttle concession The new concession for shuttle services in Whakarewarewa Forest has been awarded to Mountain Bike Rotorua … Continue reading →

New Forest Hub development

Monday 15, July 2019

Work begins at new forest hub Construction has begun at the new Tarawera Road forest hub.  Work on site will … Continue reading →

Redwoods upgrades

Friday 12, April 2019

Intersection at the top of Long Mile Road complete Work to improve the intersection at Long Mile Road and Tarawera … Continue reading →

UPDATE LIMITED PARKS AT 8 MILE ENTRY

Thursday 20, December 2018

Eight Mile Gate Road is a major logging truck route and therefore there are a number of concerns raised about … Continue reading →

WAIPA DEVELOPMENTS

Monday 18, September 2017

The Waipa valley is located on the south eastern boundary of the Whakarewarewa Forest off State Highway 5. The  valley … Continue reading →

REDWOODS CHILDRENS DAY 2017

Thursday 23, February 2017

Children’s Day is returning to the Redwoods for the ninth year! With free art, stories, music and other forest adventures … Continue reading →

WHAKAREWAREWA FOREST EMERGENCY MARKERS

Friday 16, December 2016

Forest markers a step forward for safety – Media Release Dec 2016 This week Peak Safety Rotorua finished installing 185 … Continue reading →

MOUNTAIN BIKE CAR PARK DEVELOPMENT

Tuesday 26, July 2016

Work to upgrade Rotorua’s mountain bike carpark at Waipa has started. The carpark will receive a full upgrade during the … Continue reading →