From the swingbridge 1.5 km from Hikuraki Station a marked route enters the forest and passes through several small clearings. A low ridge is crossed before descending into the Kiwi Burn. Heading up the Kiwi Burn an unmarked route leads to the Whitestone River; downstream a marked route leads to the Kiwi Burn Hut and returns via the Kiwi Burn and Mararoa River.