Tarawera Falls

Closed During Weekdays

Access to Tarawera Falls is closed during weekdays due to an increase in forestry operations. Please stay clear of this area for your own safety.

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.

Open During Weekends & Public Holidays Only

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

(07) 323 6300

Maunga Pūtauaki

All public access to hikoi Maunga/Mt. Pūtauaki is closed.

You must be an active registered member of the Ngā Kaitiaki o Pokohu Hunting Club to hunt in the Tarawera Forest.

All registered members are descendants of a MIL shareholder or a beneficiary of a registered MIL trust.

All hunting administration is managed by the Ngā Kaitiaki o Pokohu Hunting Club Committee.

If you are not a member but would like to enquire about joining, please contact ngakaitiakiopokohu01@gmail.com. Criteria and availability will apply.