11/04/2026
Now confirmed 🚨
The forest will be CLOSED on Sunday 12 April 🌀
Kia Ora,
Rotorua Lakes Council has confirmed that, based on forecast conditions from Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, the Whakarewarewa Forest will be closed from after our closing time tonight (10:30 pm) through to Monday morning.
As a result, we will be closed during this period.
We plan to reopen as normal from 9:00 am Monday, pending safety assessments.
We sincerely apologise for the disruption to your plans. Safety is our number one priority, and all decisions are being made with this in mind.
Bookings & Tickets:
📌 Treewalk & Glowworm General Admission: No need to rebook. These tickets are valid for any other day or night within 12 months of purchase.
📌 Altitude & Treewalk Fast Pass: Will require rebooking
📌 For changes or cancellations, please contact [email protected]
Thank you for your understanding — we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Treewalk Management
CLOSED Sunday 12 April 2026 🚨
We’ve been advised by Rotorua Lakes Council that, due to Tropical Cyclone Vaianu tracking toward the North Island, they are considering closing the Whakarewarewa Forest on Sunday the 12th of April 2026.
If this occurs, it will impact our ability to operate as usual.
We are working closely with Council and monitoring conditions. A final decision is expected Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
While we’d love to be open for our holiday guests, safety comes first. We will only operate if conditions are safe.
Please stay tuned for updates.
