Aorangi Forest Park, Conservation park in South Wairarapa District, New Zealand
The Aorangi Forest Park spans 194 square kilometers across the Wellington Region, with multiple backcountry huts nestled within native beech forests and hardwood groves.
The southern block of indigenous forest received State forest designation in 1900, followed by the northern block in 1936, before becoming a forest park in 1978.
The park houses several Māori occupation sites, including a kainga and the Putangirua Pa site, reflecting the indigenous heritage of the region.
Visitors can access the western area through Te Kopi field base, while eastern entry points include Haurangi Road, White Rock Road, and Kaiwaka Road.
The native long-tailed bat population discovered in March 2020 adds to the park's status as part of the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve's core zone.
Inception: 1978
GPS coordinates: -41.42110,175.36240
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:38
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