Description: This is an invigorating self cater, well marked walking trail and a new lodge with quality at affordable prices. We provide great scenery of rare native birds in their natural native forest environment (Blue Ducks, Weka, Kaka on the trails and Kiwi can be heard from the lodge’s deck at night and found with a torch.)

Our well marked and well graded trails are truly historic, some dating back to over 100 years old.

Because we are a central lodge with trails branching out from it, you don’t need to pack your gear every morning, just spread out and treat the place like home for the duration of your stay. We keep to single groups, three minimum.

Day 1: A short walk in two parts. Approximately 6.5kms through historic military trails, native forests and healthy regenerating undergrowth. You will also see across the Raukumara Range from the tops on a clear day. There is a 2km extra option up to The Forks and back, where you can see picturesque pines and shingle riverbed, one of the managers favourite strolls.

Day 2: 13kms along old logging roads above the Whitikau Stream, through tiny creeks and up a beautiful little gorge. Farmland, native bush, pines and Eucalyptus.

Day 3: 9kms along a fairly flat part of the military track to begin with, you will see where the pioneers and soldiers carved tracks into solid rock using only basic tools and rudimentary explosives. You will see a really nice section of the river today with interesting rock formations and native forest to rivers edge in places. You will travel up to the pine/native tops and then down an old planters track, across the stream and back to the lodge and a good nights rest.

Location: 90 minutes East of Whakatane
Prices: $150 per person for 3 day, 3 night adventure.

Contact person(s): Tim Benseman
Address: 13 Walnut Place, Rotorua
Phone: +64 7 3459 357
Email: timbenseman@xtra.co.nz

Comments: The lodge has secure car parking, solar lights, gas cookers, beds and bunks, cutlery, pots etc, hot shower and bath, (new bathroom) log burner, firewood etc.

You will just need your boots, sleeping bag, towels etc and food.

Description: The 46 kilometre Lake Waikaremoana Track is located in the Te Urewera National Park. It is a three to four day tramping track of moderate difficulty.

The majority of the track follows the lakeshore and is a moderately easy walk. Magnificent forested scenery and plenty of opportunity for swimming and fishing are features of the walk.

Season: All Year

Contact person(s): Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre
Address: State Highway 38, Aniwaniwa.
Postal Address: Private Bag 2213, Aniwaniwa.
Phone: (06) 837 3900
Fax: (06) 837 3722
Email: urewerainfo@doc.govt.nz
Website: www.doc.govt.nz/Explore/002~Tracks-and-Walks/Great-Walks

Comments: Bookings required all year round. See the DoC website for more extensive information. Check out this page for guided walk information.

Description: Walk Gisborne is a two or three day walking adventure, from spectacular farm to expansive coastal scenery affording simply stunning views of this edge-of-the-earth paradise. You will experience the East Coasts' welcoming hospitality - comfortable country accommodation, delicious cuisine made with the finest local produce and complemented by award-winning wines.
Taste the Experience.....Walk Gisborne.

Location: Walk Gisborne commences at Karakaroa Farm, 10 minutes from Gisborne City on the banks of the Waimata River.
Prices: $150 per person for the two day walk & accommodation. $195 per person for the three day walk & accommodation.

Contact person(s): Penny & Peter Hoogerbrug.
Address: 673 Riverside Road, Gisborne.
Postal Address: P.O.Box 1114, Gisborne
Phone: 06 867 6114
Fax: 06 867 6119
Email: info@walkgisborne.co.nz
Website: www.walkgisborne.co.nz

Comments: Walk Gisborne can accommodate groups of up to 12 walkers.
Optional extras (Please see the website for more detailed pricing of extras):

• Meal Package - $ 65 pp per day for breakfast, lunch & two course dinner + morning & afternoon tea.
• Transport service to & from Gisborne airport.
• Pack transport between accommodation points.
• Massages - back, foot or head massage or mini facial.
• Pre-dinner Nibble Platters.
• Selection of award-winning local Gisborne wine & beer + spirits & mixes.
• Linen - either bring your sleeping bag or opt for the luxury of Walk Gisbornes' fresh cotton linen @ $ 20 per person for the 2 or 3 days.
• Fresh towels are supplied daily to each walker, free of charge.