Explore the historic heritage sites that DOC looks after in Waikato.
Climb to the summit of historic Kakepuku Mountain and enjoy magnificant views of the surrounding landscape from the top of a lookout tower.
The well preserved Meremere Redoubt was one of 22 earthwork forts built between Auckland and Pirongia.
Te Teoteo’s Pā was an old fortification, reoccupied by Māori forces as a base to repel the advance of British troops into the Waikato.
This is a standard four-bunk hut in the Waitomo/Pureora area. This small historic hut provides trampers and hunters with a rustic overnight stay in the Pureora Forest Park.
Unlike most other bush tram routes, much of the Ongarue tram system survives unmodified, making it a nationally significant site which represents an important part of the timber industry and pioneering New Zealand.
Opapaka Pā Walk is closed due to a large slip.
In 1946 Pureora Forest was one of the last native forests to be opened up for logging. Today, there are several historic attractions within the park.