# Whakarewarewa Forest Loop — MTB map with storytelling

> MTB map with storytelling (iPhone/iPad app by Rotorua Lakes Council.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whakarewarewa-forest-loop/id6447142312 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rotorua Lakes Council](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680418620)
- Category: Navigation, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 530 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-05-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whakarewarewa-forest-loop/id6447142312/reviews.md

## What is Whakarewarewa Forest Loop?

One of the best things to do in Rotorua is to ride the Whakarewarewa Forest Loop. The Whakarewarewa Forest Loop digital story-telling and wayfinding app adds an exciting new dimension to this Great Ride. This interactive app uses Augmented Reality (AR), audio, video and visual signage to tell the stories of local Iwi (tribes) and other fun and interesting facts about the trails, forest and surrounds.

Features: 
•        Trail route guidance around the Forest Loop trail, including entrance points, toilets, water stations, food and drink outlets 
•        Map with points of interest
•        Unique collaboration with local Iwi (tribes) Ngāti Whakaue, Ngā Hapū e Toru and Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao to bring their stories to life
•        Geo-located - scan image to access interactive stories and other content based on where you are
•        Collect game tokens for visiting each site, get the whole set
•        Download of content on install (so you don’t require connectivity while on the trail)
•        GPS wayfinding (when out of cell range)
•        Language options for Te Reo and English 
•        Trail update notification and status
•        New stories and features added over time


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.18 — 2026-01-30

Routine maintenance for a smoother ride

### 1.1.4 — 2023-12-06

What's new:
• Interface improvements
• Update to Tawa Tree animation

### 1.0 — 2023-06-08

No release notes.

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