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What to do in Raukumara Forest Park:
Wild Life: Blue Duck, Wood Pigeon, Tui, Bellbird, Robin, Tomtit, Kaka, Kakariki, Kiwi, Native Snail, New Zealand Falcon, North Island Weka, Red-crowned Parakeet, Yellow-crowned Parakeet, Lizard, Skink, Freshwater Frog, Bat, Deer, Goat, Possum and Pig
Adventure: Grade-4 Rafting, Mountain Biking, jet boating, Tramping, Camping, Hunting
Where is Raukumara Forest Park:
Region: Situated near the north eastern end of the Raukumara Range.
Location: Gisborne and Opotiki districts, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay regions, New Zealand
When & how to get to Raukumara Forest Park:
Best Time to Visit: to
Getting There: You can get to the park from:
- Motu township: Follow the signs from the Matawai township (located on State Highway 2 between Gisborne and Opotiki);
- Opotiki: Follow State Highway 35 to the Old Motu Road turnoff which heads inland to Toatoa. From here follow the Takaputahi Road to the park boundary.
Nearest Town: Opotiki
Nearest Airport:
Nearest Railway Station:
Where to stay (Lodges / Guest Houses / Camps / Resorts / Hotels):
Accommodation: There are basic huts available for recreationists to use while in the ranges and informal camping is also permitted throughout the park. Whitikau campsite is available next to the Motu River.
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Climate & Weather conditions in Raukumara Forest Park:
Temp: c to c
Rainfall: 4000 cm
Altitude: 1413 m
Other details about Raukumara Forest Park:
Established: 1979
Area: 1,150 sq km
Language: English and Maori
