Where is it? | When & how to go? | Where to stay? | Climatic conditions?

Wildlife and adventure opportunities:

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 and 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: (1) Motu township: Follow the signs from the Matawai township (located on State Highway 2 between Gisborne and Opotiki); (2) 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:

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

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