 The southern end of the valley where the stream meets the Patea River is accessed via Toko Road and the settlement of Huinga.State Highway 43 crosses the Makuri valley between the Douglas and Strathmore Saddles, where Walter Road gives access to the Makuri valley to the north, and Mangaotuku Road gives access to the south.The upper parts of the catchment are reached via Douglas Road and the settlements of Huiroa and Kiore.