Whirinaki Forest

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

Keeping Safe in Whirinaki Forest.

Some precautions that you can take that will help make your visit safe and enjoyable.

Tramping:

Be sure you arrive with all the appropriate gear and maps. Check out "Safety in the Mountains" a field guide produced by the Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand. ISBN 09597569 0 6 or similar information. If in doubt check at the DOC Offices. Be sure you enter your destination plans in the books held in huts and at track starts with reliable friends or with the DOC Office.

Topographical Map of Area:

Get a Whirinaki 1: 50000 map 260-V18 obtainable from DOC Offices and elsewhere

Drinking water:

Drinking water taken from small side streams is likely to be safe, but because of the presence of animals and high visitor numbers, we recomend you boil, filter or treat it to be safe.

Forestry roads and tracks:

Forestry roads used to access some locations and tracks are not well marked or maintained. Please ensure you have a good map and an appropriate vehicle with plenty of fuel before venturing on them.

Car parking and security:

We recommend that you do not leave your vehicle unattended overnight in remote carparks while tramping. Secure parking and a drop off - pick up transport service is available in the valley.

Please do not leave valuables around in public view in tents or cars as a temptation for others. We do not want your holiday spoilt by unnecessary incidents..

Purchase of supplies and fuel:

The nearest shops and petrol station are at Murupara, so please ensure you come with adequate food and supplies.

Protecting our fragile and precious environment: (see Project Kaitiakitanga)

Toi to Whenua [leave the land undisturbed]
Leave only your footprints Protect our environment for your own sake and for all those who come after you.

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

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