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This
is your opportunity to explore the remote and beautiful wilderness
areas of the North Island of New Zealand. Join our small group guided
walks on the Lake Waikaremoana Guided Walk and other hiking tours
around Te Urewera National Park and Rotorua.
Lake
Waikaremoana Guided Walk
A four-day all-inclusive, Rotorua-to-Rotorua, guided hike on the
46km Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk Track through Te Urewera National
Park.
Lake
Waikaremoana is situated in Te Urewera National Park, the largest
area of untouched natural wilderness remaining in the North Island
of New Zealand. Highlights include: journeying through a forgotten
wilderness area of NZ, where small populations of Maori tribes still
live in the forest; circumnavigating the beautiful and pristine
Lake Waikaremoana; hiking through dense native rainforest in the
most diverse botanical region of NZ; spectacular geological formations;
abundant birdlife (kiwi, kaka, kereru, tui etc); rich history; opportunities
for kayaking and swimming in the lake or natural thermal hot springs.
This is a true New Zealand wilderness experience with small groups
and knowledgeable local guides, staying in authentic NZ bush huts.
Day
1:
Hike around the edge of an estuary to reach Lake Waikaremoana. Follow
the shores of the lake to the first hut, passing a North Island
brown kiwi reserve. Approx 4 hours hiking.
Day 2: Hike the length of the tranquil
Wairaumoana arm of the lake, enjoying lakeside picnics and possibly
swimming and kayaking. Side trip to idyllic Korokoro Falls. Approx
6 hours hiking.
Day 3: Climb the Panekiri Ridge, through
dense Podocarp rainforest to the enchanted silver beech forest on
the mountaintops. Breathtaking views of the lake, national park,
Pacific Ocean, and get a birds-eye view of the terrain you covered
over the past 3 days. Approx 4 hours hiking.
Day 4: Continue along the Panekiri
Ridge to the infamous bluffs; sandstone rock ledges that drop sheer
to the lake 600 metres below. Celebratory lunch then journey back
to Rotorua, with an opportunity to relax your body in a natural
thermal hot spring. Approx 5 hours hiking.
The
Lake Waikaremoana Guided Walk is available on these dates: 2006:
March 28; April 4, 11, 25; May 8; November 14, 21, 28; December
5, 12. 2007: February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April
2, 10, 17, 24; May 1. (Other dates can be arranged by request)
Urewera
Discovery Tour
The Urewera Discovery Tour is a three day, all-inclusive New Zealand
walking holiday exploring the Waikaremoana area, with a focus on
short walks and maximum personal comfort.
Waikaremoana
New Zealand shrouds an intriguing history, from its intense geological
formation in ancient times to tumultuous periods of fighting between
pro and anti-government forces less than one hundred years ago.
All this contrasts with the untouched beauty and remoteness the
Waikaremoana area still enjoys.
Over
twenty short walks and attractions provide insights into its stormy
history and raw wildness. We have thoroughly explored and researched
the region, so we can ably assist you in your journey of discovery.
The
Urewera Discovery Tour, one of our popular New Zealand walking holiday
tours, includes a scenic drive from Rotorua to Waikaremoana, two
nights chalet-style accommodation in Waikaremoana, and three days
of guided walks and sightseeing.
The
Urewera Discovery Tour is available on these dates: 2006: April
4; May 2; November 17; December 1, 15. 2007: January 9, 16, 30;
February 9, 23; March 9, 23; April 13. (Other dates can be arranged
by request)
Both
the Lake Waikaremoana Guided Walk and Urewera Discovery Tour include:
transport to/from Rotorua; accommodation; all meals and snacks;
wine; hiking equipment such as sleeping bags, backpacks and raincoats;
a support boat on Lake Waikaremoana; and friendly, knowledgeable
guides.
Rotorua
Day Walks
We offer a full day exploring Rotorua's natural wonders and scenic
highlights. The day includes hiking through a giant stand of native
podocarp forest, walking amongst some of the world's most impressive
geothermal activity, and finishing with a soak in one of Rotorua's
special natural hot springs. Includes: transport; entry fees to
parks; yummy picnic lunch, snacks and drinks; local guide.
The Rotorua Day Walk is available every day from November to April.
Custom
Tours
Thanks to our personal love of trekking and travelling in New Zealand,
we intimately know the most beautiful and special areas of New Zealand.
Once we know your personal interests we will use our local knowledge
to prepare a custom tour itinerary to suit you specifically.
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