Thread: Kaimanawa Forest Park

Originally Posted by Shearer

I received this from FMC (Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ) today.

Kia ora.

Your query has been passed onto me.

I actually only found out about this on Friday. These roads sit on private land, and so the landowner is within their rights to put gates on them if they like. Having said that, Waipakihi road access is quite critical for hunters, trampers and paddlers. I'm unsure if this has been taken into account before the gate was put across the road. I have some relationships with the landowners in the area, so I'm in the process of getting in touch with them to see if we can find an amicable solution.

Doesn't sound like they have had a heads up about it either???

Private land, huh. As expected.