Hanmer

Experience the joy of finding little-known, hidden places, in the wilderness zone between Reefton on the West Coast, and Lewis Pass.

The Whirinaki Forest Park lies between the Kaingaroa Forest and the Te Urewera National Park. The park has some outstanding short bush walks.

Hanmer Forest Park has it all, with a unique complementary attraction. Hanmer close by the forest, is the South Island’s main thermal resort.

Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park stretches 70 km from the Karangahake Gorge. The distinctive Kaimai ridgeline forms a backdrop to the Bay of Plenty.

Kaimanawa Forest Park is southeast of Lake Taupo, and extends over a number of remote mountain ranges. Lake Taupo District (Waikato Region)

Mt Richmond Forest Park stretches 100 km along the rugged backbone of the Mt Richmond Range from St Arnaud all the way to the coast.

Lake Sumner Forest Park lies 100 km northwest of Christchurch between the Lewis Pass and Arthur’s Pass National Parks in Canterbury.

The Northland Forest Park comprises 17 forests containing 85% of all the Kauri trees remaining in New Zealand. Northland is a forested region

The Kaweka Forest Park test your wilderness and bush craft skills, but reward you with some of the best tramping, hunting and fishing.

The Otago Goldfields Park brings together over 20 widely scattered mining locations, which are now managed and preserved by DOC

The Pirongia Forest Park is accessed from a number of secondary roads, which lead to marked farm routes over private property.

Pureora Forest Park has a wealth of quality tramping experiences starting with good tracks & wonderful views from the summits of Mt Pureora.