Description: Guided Walking Tours of the beautiful Lake Waikaremoana and pristine Te Urewera National Park. Discover the most remote wilderness region remaining in the North Island, with Walking Legends.

Lake Waikaremoana Guided Walk: A four day, fully guided hike on the Great Walk Track. Hike 46 km of walking trail through primordial rainforest, amidst rare birdlfe (such as the kiwi), while soaking up magnificent views of endless bush-clad hills, serene lakes and crystal clear rivers. Stay in authentic NZ bush huts, while enjoying delicious NZ style food, fine wine, and having to carry only a small pack.

Urewera Disovery Tour: A three day exploration tour of the remarkable Urewera region. Two nights are spent in a comfortable, local lodge, while each day is spent exploring different beautiful and interesting locations. The variety of short walks boast stunning lakes, ancient indigenous forest, abundant birdlife and spectacular geological formations, all cloaked in Maori history and legends. The flexible nature of this tour ensures that all interests and fitness levels are catered for.

All our trips are professionally organised and include Rotorua return transport, gear cartage, accommodation, hiking equipment, all meals, snacks and drinks. Our guides are New Zealanders with a passion for the area and extensive knowledge of the flora, fauna and history you will encounter.
With trips departing Rotorua weekly, this is the most convenient and rewarding way to experience this isolated wilderness region.

Location: [map here] 150km east of Rotorua
Prices: $1050 - $1150

Contact person(s): Hilary Sheaff
Address: 63b Robinson Ave, Rotorua
Postal Address: PO Box 12107, Rotorua
Phone: +64 7 345 7363
Freephone: 0800 9255 69
Fax: +64 7 312 5745
Email: info@walkinglegends.com
Website: www.walkinglegends.com

Description: The rainforests of the world are nature’s pinnacle of achievement, matched only by their importance as the richest storehouses of plant and animal communities on Earth. One of the greatest glories of the central North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand is its rainforests, in their scenic and botanic splendour, of which Whirinaki is supreme. To the early Maori tribes, Whirinaki was the Garden of Eden in an otherwise barren volcanic environment. The indigenous peoples lived there, harvesting the forest for its rich bird and plant life. It was their medicine cabinet and pantry, long before the advent of pharmacies and supermarkets. These ancients uses of this majestic ancient rainforest today form the basis of a programme of eco-cultural walks under the Whirinaki Rainforest Guided Walks banner, experiences that take between one and three days and provide a journey back into tribal tradition in a ‘garden’ setting unlike any other in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Location: Departures from Rotorua or Taupo
Prices: 1 day walk $155 per head, 1 day privately guided walk $285 per head, three day walk $745 per head

Contact person(s): Chris Birt
Postal Address: P O Box 1491, Taupo
Phone: +64 7 377 2363
Mobile Phone: 027 688 4916
Freephone: 0800 TO WALK (0800 86 9255)
Fax: +64 7 377 3285
Email: info@indigenousbynature.co.nz
Website: www.indigenousbynature.co.nz

Comments: We also offer an interesting and stimulating range of outdoor experiences and opportunities for those planning conference and other corporate occasions in the central North Island.