Opening hours
The forest opens at 7am and closes at 6pm every day. Entry may be restricted during periods of high fire danger. Parts of the forest are also able to be booked by recreation and sport groups for events (see below). On some occasions casual recreation may be restricted during particular events.
Getting there
From Waiuku, head south along Waiuku-Otaua Road until you reach a T intersection. Turn right onto Otaua Road, which changes into Hoods Landing Road as it veers left. Follow Hoods Landing Road south, then turn right onto Forestry Road (Forestry Road turns right after about 2.3km). Turn left off Forestry Road on to Wilson Road where the forest entrance is located.
From Pukekohe, head south east along Puni Road, this changes into Waiuku Road. Turn left at Puni School on to Aka Aka Road. Follow Aka Aka Road until you get to a T intersection. Turn left onto Aka Aka Church Road and turn right across the bridge that leads onto Otaua Road. Follow directions from Otaua Road above.
Holding an event
In order to hold an event in the Waiuku Forest, formal recreational groups need to make an application to Crown Forestry. Please download an application form, complete the details required and return to MAF at PO Box 1340, Rotorua, Fax to (07) 921 3402 or email to shona.frame@maf.govt.nz
Groups holding approved events can access keys to the Waiuku Forest from:
Customer services desk
Waikato District Council
2 Dominion Road
Tuakau
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
Key access
The key must be signed out by an individual who has their name on the list of authorised key names list. The key is for access to Waiuku Forest for legitimate recreation related purposes only. These purposes include:
- Scoping areas prior to an event
- Preparing the forest for an event (signage, barriers, minor works, etc)
- Access on days event(s) are held
- Post-event clean up
Get involved
To contact a recreation group who uses the Waiuku Forest please download the pdf