Take the Hicks Road turn off (opposite Maungatautari School) from Maungatautari Road. Parking is at the end of Hicks Road – you will then need to make the approximately 20 minute steep walk up through private property to the forest edge – if you need to stop for a breather enroute to the enclosure you can enjoy the magnificent views over Lake Karapiro.

Follow the signage to reach the northern enclosure and note that you do not access the northern enclosure via the over-the-mountain track.

Please note that dogs are no longer permitted anywhere on Maungatautari unless they are muzzled certified predator/species or guide dogs.

Please be aware that because a pest eradication operation and concurrent research monitoring is underway on Maungatautari brodifacoum laced baits and pest traps will occasionally be laid as required.

For your safety and enjoyment, and to ensure accurate pest monitoring is conducted, we advise the following:

• DO NOT handle any bait
• Children must be supervised at all times
• Absolutely NO DOGS permitted on the mountain (except those stated above)
• Please keep to the tracks
• Do not interfere with the tracking tunnels