Te Urewera — Attraction in North Island

There once was a positive review here informing people of the natural beauty of this land. But after years of mismanagement and failure to maintain tracks and huts, it is difficult to recommend this destination. Now with the news on removing huts, which are either being completely removed or getting 'bespoke' replacements that will probably cost significantly more to use, I am very concerned for the future of this area. Until the park is properly managed and the huts I grew up with are not threatened with removal, my review will...

Since Maori took over management, backcountry huts are being removed or illegaly burned, people feeling not safe and track management is horrible. This area has the rights of a person now and owns itself. Why not letting DOC continue the management? I now have a very bad...

The park is amazingly beautiful, but keep in mind that the access is horrible. Gravel and narrow road, we have a flat tyre in our car after visiting. But it was worth it. Maybe it's better to sleep in the camping ground, due to the...