Thread: Kaimanawa Forest Park

Originally Posted by Bagheera

Thanks @erniec .
The Taupo Council map seems like the same tool as on the Walking Access Govt site but with different data.
I can see a yellow line along some of those roads but it's just described as "road" and its' legal / public access status isn't shown. This is what I could find for Waipakihi Rd:
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I think on this forum we're limited in what we can reliably find out about the legal status, whether it's public road, easement, covenant or customary use. However, this is a great platform for spreading true, surmised or rumoured news. It would be reliable if someone were to post photos or recount any experience of restricted access, preferably with a police file number if a complaint were to be made. Representatives of Helisika and the land owners should also be respectfully invited to tell us what's up for them. Often, there is a period before changes are finalised, when things can be negotiated, which is more efficient for all involved.

That's about what I found too.