Holt Forest

Discover a gift of native and introduced trees in an arboretum planted over a 45 year period by Harold and Dorothy Holt. In 1962 it was proclaimed a Wildlife Sanctuary and gifted to the people of NZ. The Arboretum is open to the public all year around. There are a number of walking paths that are wide firm gravel paths. Several Picnic areas and toilets. No dogs in Holt Forest.

For admirers of Californian redwoods there is a grove of redwoods, douglas fir and kahikatea all reaching considerable heights.

Open to the public throughout the year.

Holt Forest location

7.5 km from the small settlement of Tutira, signposted at Tutira.

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