THE STORY
Reported Haunting
Mysterious piles of stones throughout Pokaini Forest are said to possess unusual healing or spiritual energy. Other legends describe the woods as haunted, dangerous to those who remove stones, or even a gateway into a parallel world.
Pokaini Forest contains numerous unexplained clusters of stones whose origins remain disputed. Some visitors consider the woods an ancient pagan sanctuary or a source of healing energy and leave offerings among the rocks. Others regard the forest with caution, claiming that people have died or suffered misfortune after visiting. Local lore also warns that removing a stone may bring danger into the person's home.