Lake Waikaremoana Guided Walk

The Lake Waikaremoana Guided Walk is a four-day, fully guided walk on the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk Track. Imagine hiking 46 kilometres of walking trail through pristine New Zealand rainforest, amidst rare and unique birdlife (such as kiwi), while soaking up magnificent views of endless bush-clad hills, serene lakes and crystal clear rivers.

Relish the challenge of this stunning New Zealand wilderness walk, while enjoying the luxuries of delicious NZ style food, fine wine, and having to carry only a small pack.

Tongariro Crossing and Cultural Journey

Tongariro National Park is a special place. In 1887, the paramount chief of the time, Horonuku Te Heu Heu Tukino IV gifted the lands of the three volcanic peaks of Tongariro, Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe to the crown so they could be preserved for all New Zealanders. This original gift created New Zealand's first National Park which now covers an area of more than 80,000 hectares and has a World Heritage classification. The Tongariro Trek has you returning to the comfort and splendid elegance of the Bayview Chateau Tongariro each evening. The Bayview Chateau Tongariro opened in 1929 and is known as the Grand Old Lady of the Mountain due to its classic elegance. The Tongariro Trek takes you onto the volcanic plateau to experience amazing views plus flora and fauna unusual for New Zealand. On Day 3 you embark on the Tongariro Crossing which is often called the finest one day walk in New Zealand.

In recent times, international headlines have focused on Mount Ruapehu as the mountain has displayed recent signs of renewed volcanic activity.

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.
The Urewera Discovery Tour, one of our popular New Zealand walking holiday tours, includes a scenic drive from Rotorua to Waikaremoana, two nights lodge accommodation in Waikaremoana, and three days of guided walks and sight-seeing.

Walking New Zealand Itinerary

Whirinaki Rainforest Guided Walk

The Whirinaki Forest Park is one of the great rainforests of the world - home to the giant Kahikatea, Rimu, Matai, Miro and Totara - rare examples of native timber forests that once covered the central North Island. The park covers 60,000 hectares and it is though that forests like this once covered the super continent of Gondwanaland over 150 million years ago. Some of the oldest trees are 65 metres high and just over 1000 years old.

In addition to the trees the bird life is diverse and abundant with the dense podocarps hosting high numbers of rare birds. There are many unique and rare species of plants and insects too making these trips of special interest to the wildlife enthusiast.
This region has been inhabited for over two centuries by the Ngai Whare (local Maori tribe) and your guide enjoys sharing his or her knowledge of the legends and myths of the area along with the medical uses of the native bush and trees.

North Island Walks Tongariro Crossing and Cultural Journey Whirinaki Rainforest Guided Walk Lake Waikaremoana Guided Walk Urewera Discovery Tour Walking New Zealand Itinerary Fiordland, Southland and Stewart Island Walks Hollyford Valley Walk Grand Traverse Milford Track Guided Walk Routeburn Walk Stewart Island Track Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Dusky Track Walk Walking New Zealand Itinerary

South Island Walks Queen Charlotte Track 4 day Guided Walk Queen Charlotte Track 5 day Guided Walk Abel Tasman 3 day Walk Abel Tasman 5 day Walk Akaroa Guided Walk Kaikoura Wilderness 3 Day Walk Ball Pass Mount Cook Trekking Tekapo High Country Trek Mountain Landscapes Walk Heaphy Track Walking New Zealand Itinerary

Unguided Walks

Queen Charlotte Track 4 Day Freedom Walk
Milford Track Freedom Walk Package
Routeburn Track Freedom Walk Package
Kepler Track Freedom Package