[1] The Pakuratahi Forest is located across 8,000 hectares (20,000 acres), on the western side of the Remutaka Ranges north of Upper Hutt.

It includes the Kaitoke basin and the main Pakuratahi catchment, set aside for future water collection.

[1] The forest is part of the ecological corridor connecting the Akatarawa, Tararua, Remutaka and Ōrongorongo ranges.

[1] About 775 hectares (1,920 acres) in the northern part of the park is planted with exotic trees, and there is some logging.

[6] The Tunnel Gully Recreation Area is used for picnics, mountain biking and walking, through remaining native bush.