Tarawera Falls
Christmas / New Years Access
Access to Tarawera Falls car park is available 7 days a week from 21 December 2024 to 5 January 2025 (after this date access will resume as per the normal, information below)
Note: The gate will be closed during the night so please ensure you are out of the forest by no later than 7 p.m. each day
The forest may be closed in summer when the fire risk is high so please call in advance if you plan to make travel arrangements.
Access to Tarawera Falls is through privately owned land and requires you to obtain a permit.
Public access to Tarawera Falls is available during weekends and public holidays ONLY!
Road vehicle access will NOT be granted to Lake Tarawera/Te Tapahoro.
Permits must be displayed on the dashboard of your vehicle for security purposes.
To obtain a permit please visit the Kawerau isite during weekends and public holidays ONLY!
Permits Cost: $10
Kawerau isite Visitor Information Centre
Plunket Street
Kawerau
Email: infocentre@kaweraudc.govt.nz
(07) 323 6300
Maunga Pūtauaki
All public access to hikoi Maunga/Mt. Pūtauaki is closed.