Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park

The low, eroded ranges are volcanic in origin, being a continuation of the volcanics of the Coromandel Peninsula. The park marks the northern limit of red and silver beech, and kamahi. It is also the southern limit of kauri, for which the Kaimais were logged extensively. The popular Waitawheta Tramway explores this history, following the route along which logs were hauled all the way back to the milling site. The highest point is Te Aroha (952m), located at the western edge of the park, just behind the town of the same name.