Whirinaki Forest

Ngati Whare shares Whirinaki, one
of the world's most precious rainforests
at Te Whaiti, Te Urewera, Aotearoa, NZ

In case of Emergencies:

If you need help do not hesitate to ask anyone you meet for advise, or to use their phone. (There is no cellphone coverage in the valley)

There is a doctor in Murupara. ph (07) 366 5555 for Dr B Conlan, 29 Kowhai Ave, Murupara

For search and rescue, fire or any other emargency services in the park call DOC at (07) 3661082

Minginui Village has its own fire station and appliance.

For access to other community services click on the "be our guest" tab

NOTICES AND OPPORTUNITIES:

Our gift to you - download our Free Whirinaki Wall Calendar

1. Our Royal Kiwi, Princess Beatrice adopted by Prince Andrew
2. Come ride the spectacular new Whirinaki MTB track
3. Come tramping in Whirinaki. . See Kiwi, Weka and Kaka
4. What we and our school are up to Download videoclips
5. VIDEO - view a dialogue in our rainforest forest with US environmentalist and sustainability catalyst Hunter Lovins

This site is under constant development thanks to assistance from teams at AUT.  An * in a menu is used to show a function that is not yet available. We are working to establish a multimedia organisation in our community to carry out ongoing development. (Our students at Te Kura Toitu o Te Whaiti Nui-a-Toi wereawarded third place in the 2003 NZ school web challenge).  Feedback please to temporary webmaster.