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 →