Tarawera River

Exciting fishing exists in the forests above Kawerau and rainbow trout averaging 1.5 kg are present in high numbers in swift water.

A Tarawera Forest Access Permit is required to enter the Tarawera Road area. Fishing permits are issued for 1 or 2 days and require you to have a Fishing Licence. Fishing Licences/Permits are available from the Kawerau isite. 

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