The Raukumara Forest Park lies between the Bay of Plenty and East Cape. The popular access isvia State Highway.2 from Opotiki down to Matawai and then into Motu township. Alternatively, from Opotiki the old Motu Road runs inland to Toatoa where you can follow Takaputahi Road to the forest boundary

A classic tramp is the 4-5 day East-West Traverse starting from the Tapuaeroa River in the east and crossing numerous rivers and ridge lines to reach the Motu River, using outback huts along the way.