ALERT - PARK CLOSURES!

The East Side Forest is now open to PEDESTRIANS ONLY.  It will remain CLOSED TO MOUNTAIN BIKERS until further notice.  Mountain Bikers- please stick to riding West Side only and check MTB Tauranga website for updates.  Thank you!

Summerhill's Facilities

In addition to our mountain biking and walking trails, we have several facilities available for you;

  • Car parking

  • Toilets

  • Picnic tables

  • Forest Shelter pavillion.

There is also an entry shelter with an information board and a trails map.

Schools and Kindergartens must notify our administration of planned trips.

Car Parking

Our onsite carpark is situated off Reid Road and has capacity for 50 cars. 

If you are a group travelling to Summerhill by bus or as a large group with lots of vehicles, please contact us to ensure there are no conflicting events on the date of your trip.

Summerhill Community Hub

We’re excited to announce the start of construction for the new community centre. The Summerhill Community Hub will serve as the central gathering space for education and recreation in the Pāpāmoa Hills, complementing our beloved 60-year-old woolshed. Set for completion in early 2025, we can’t wait to bring this incredible space to life and share it with the community. Stay tuned for more updates and if you are interested in using the space, feel free to contact us.

Forest Shelter

Discover the Forest Shelter, a remarkable pavilion crafted by a student of Auckland School of Architecture from timber grown at Summerhill. Nestled within the serene Summerhill forest, this structure invites people of all ages to immerse themselves in the diverse wonders of our native and exotic woodlands.

Photo Credit: Patrick Reynolds