WAIKAREMOANA & TE UREWERA SIDE TRIP
Take a break from the coast and invigorate your senses in the rain forest of Te Urewera.
Te Urewera is abundant with adventure. It’s the homelands of the Tūhoe people, and continues to be the source of inspiration for their culture, language and identity. Te Urewera is also prized by visitors as a place of spiritual reflection, distinctive biodiversity, and abundant outdoor recreation options.
Te Urewera is abundant with adventure. It’s the homelands of the Tūhoe people, and continues to be the source of inspiration for their culture, language and identity. Te Urewera is also prized by visitors as a place of spiritual reflection, distinctive biodiversity, and abundant outdoor recreation options.
WAIKAREMOANA
Tucked away in the backcountry, 40km north of Wairoa, is what many sometimes describe as "an inland fiord" - Lake Waikaremoana. Lake Waikaremoana was formed about 2200 years ago by a huge landslide caused by an earthquake that blocked the Waikaretaheke River. Along the gateway to Te Urewera, there is a huge selection of walks and tracks. There are short strolls to beautiful waterfalls, lakeside swimming spots, one of the biggest Rata trees in the country, cave exploring tracks, climbs to lookouts and multi-day hiking adventures. The fresh water lake is stunning and has one of the 9 of New Zealand’s Great Walks going around it. It is a MUST VISIT in the Te Urewera.
Tucked away in the backcountry, 40km north of Wairoa, is what many sometimes describe as "an inland fiord" - Lake Waikaremoana. Lake Waikaremoana was formed about 2200 years ago by a huge landslide caused by an earthquake that blocked the Waikaretaheke River. Along the gateway to Te Urewera, there is a huge selection of walks and tracks. There are short strolls to beautiful waterfalls, lakeside swimming spots, one of the biggest Rata trees in the country, cave exploring tracks, climbs to lookouts and multi-day hiking adventures. The fresh water lake is stunning and has one of the 9 of New Zealand’s Great Walks going around it. It is a MUST VISIT in the Te Urewera.
TUAI HYDO-ELECTRIC POWER STATION AND LAKE WHAKAMARINO – 45 MINTUES FROM WAIROA
The attractive hydro Lake Whakamarino, opened in 1929 and is renowned for its large sized brown and rainbow trout. Nearby Waikeretaheke is a popular white water kayaking venue.
The attractive hydro Lake Whakamarino, opened in 1929 and is renowned for its large sized brown and rainbow trout. Nearby Waikeretaheke is a popular white water kayaking venue.
ONEPOTO – 50 MINUTES FROM WAIROA
Onepoto at the entrance to Te Urewera has a wonderful view of Lake Waikaremoana
Onepoto at the entrance to Te Urewera has a wonderful view of Lake Waikaremoana
LAKE WAKAREMOANA - 70 MINUTES FROM WAIROA
ACCOMMODATION
The Waikaremoana Holiday Park is the only accommodation on the shores of Lake Waikaremoana. The fully serviced motor camp with recently upgraded chalets has a general store, petrol, and fishing supplies. Phone 06 837 3826.
The Waikaremoana Holiday Park is the only accommodation on the shores of Lake Waikaremoana. The fully serviced motor camp with recently upgraded chalets has a general store, petrol, and fishing supplies. Phone 06 837 3826.
