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Rangitaiki River within From Murupara (SH38) upstream to the Napier – Taupo Road (SH5) the Rangitaiki River flows for approximately 70km through the Kaingaroa Forest. This is privately owned forest with limited legal public access, and vehicular access through the forest is by permit only. The permitted forest access is generally only available during times of low fire risk, weekends only, during the winter, so usually about May through to the end of September. Check with Eastern Fish & Game office for details of access permit availability, or check our website : http://eastern.fishandgame.org.nz/ and check 'Forest Access information'. The river system within Rangaitaiki Forest offers a huge range of opportunity from heavy water best suited to spin fishing, the Wheao Hydro scheme canals and Flaxy Lakes, through to the upper river system and tributaries. From Murupara heading along Kiorenui Road there are several signposted angler access points leading to the river. One of these is to the Ngahuinga Road access point, which is the only public access easement for vehicles, to the river, within the forest. This is the only access point within the forest accessible without an access permit and is generally only closed to access due to forest work in the area. The Rangitaiki and Wheao canal system is an ideal location for less experienced anglers and the Flaxy Lakes is a unique fishery that often produces large fish. Fly fishing is the most commonly used method, and fish up to 5 kg have been caught in these lakes.

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30. Te Awa picnic area. Located at northern end of Eastern Boundary Rd beside river. 31. Eastern Boundary Road. Runs parallel to the Upper Rangitaiki River from Te Awa to the Otamatea confluence, with a number of access points off the Road. 32. Otangimoana Stream – also known as Dry Fly Creek. Can be accessed by crossing the Rangitaiki River from Eastern Boundary Rd (take care if doing this) or from the bridge on Dry Fly Road. 33. Otamatea River. Upstream of Rangitaiki confluence, Eastern boundary Road follows the river but accessed from its southern end due to the bridge over the Rangitaiki being foot use only. A number of access points from the road. 34. Rangitaiki River at Waipai Rd. Access both up and down stream from the road bridge. 35. River Road. The road follows the river for a distance, with access available in many areas, the river is also accessible from SH5 via a 1.4 km walk.

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