The Redwoods - Whakarewarewa Forest

Kia Ora - Welcome to The Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

If you love the outdoors this area is for you!

Escape into the beautiful Whakarewarewa Forest, one of Rotorua’s most spectacular natural assets. Famous for its magnificent stands of towering Californian Coastal Redwoods it is just five minutes drive from the city centre. Here you can experience some of the finest walking and mountain bike trails in the world. Not to mention taking in superb panoramic views of Rotorua City, Lake and surrounding district.

Entry to the forest, tracks and Gift Shop & Visitor Centre is FREE.

There are some short accessible track options available, please see walk/hike tab for more information.

UPDATED MAPS & INFO

December 27, 2012

Updated maps and Info has arrived. here are your options: OPTION 1 - MAP - $5 Side 1– Walking map and forest info,Side 2 - Mountain Bike map Coated paper...

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REDWOODs DO COFFEE

May 15, 2013

A very clever little cart has popped up at The Redwoods just outside the Visitor Centre and Gift Shop. The guys at MBR have extended their reach from their...

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TOILETS work of ART

February 27, 2013

Winning designs for new Redwoods toilets feature native bird conservation message Kereama Taepa’s designs depicting the fragility of our native bird species...

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BEST MTB DOWN UNDER

May 15, 2013

Rotorua’s world-renowned mountain bike trails have won global praise as one of the eight top mountain biking destinations on earth, the only Southern Hemisphere...

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