The Redwoods Quarry Road - Whakarewarewa

More amazing tracks, bush walks, up hill, down hill. Awesome for Mountain biking walking or running...

Redwoods The Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest Haere mai ki te Wao Tapu nui ? Tane, Nau mai haere mai. The history and culture surrounding the Whakarewarewa Forest, the variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, diverse range of exotic tree species, mix of native undergrowth, panoramic views, and proximity to lakes, thermal areas and the city centre have made The Redwoods & Whakarewarewa Forest one of Rotorua’s most spectacular natural assets and one of the city’s greatest treasures. Over 5600 hectares of forest awaits you to enjoy and explore at your leisure. If you love the outdoors and want to experience nature at its best this area is definitely for you! The forest is most well known for the network of superb mountain biking and walking tracks and for the magnificent stand of Californian Coast Redwoods. These towering trees, along with numerous other species and the fresh forest air, combine to create an invigorating atmosphere and a truly unique and special environment. Whether you are walking, biking, horse riding, running with your dog, or just relaxing, alone or with family or friends, the forest can evoke all sorts of feelings. Whatever the reason for your visit you will experience a feeling of attachment to this wonderful place. Embrace the manaakitanga extended to you and show this ‘generosity and spirit’ in return by treating the environment and others who visit the forest with care and respect. Californian Redwood Native to the north west coast of America, the botanical name ‘sequoia semperviren’ was given to the species by a German botanist to honour the half-caste Cherokee Chief Seqoyah, who developed an alphabet to enable his tribe’s dialect to be written. The common name Redwood comes from the tree’s heartwood which is a light cherry colour and can darken to nut-brown when exposed to air. It was the reputation of this timber, used widely for general building purposes that led to the planting of the Redwood Grove in Rotorua in 1901. The results of the planting were mixed – of the original 1

There are a lot more walks than indicated on Google Maps. Tonnes to explore. Very nice and cool on a hot summer's day. The Mokopuna Trail, for example, starts near the Redwood Treewalk building and ends at the beginning of Longmile Rd (where it starts from Tarawera Rd). This is a lovely loop track that is easy for cycling as well. Make sure you ring your bell when ever you see someone ahead.