Whirinaki Eco-Culture Walk

This one day guided walk takes you into one of the world's most acclaimed native forests, the Whirinaki Forest Park. Set in the north western sector of the Urewera Ranges it is the home of the Tuhoe Maori, the legendary "children of the Mist". Your guided will be a local Maori person who will share the cultural and historic significance of the area with you. Visit the Department of Conservation Centre and walk 4 hours through the tall trees within the 60,000 hectare native forest to Whirinaki Falls. The forest is home to giant Totara, Matai, Miro, Kahikatea and Rimu trees all of which trace their origins back to the Jurassic period 200 million years ago. During the return journey visit a natural thermal hot pool for a relaxing soak and time to ......on the day's activity

Whirinaki Eco-Culture Walk

FITNESS:
A moderate level of fitness is required,with the track being graded easy/moderate.The track may be muddy after rain.
INCLUDED:

• Transfers from Rotorua or Taupo
• Experienced guide
• Lunch
• Hot pool admission
• Day pack on loan if required
• Raingear on loan if required

WHAT TO BRING SUGGESTIONS:

• Suitable footwear - walking shoes/boots or athletic shoes
• Comfortable warm clothing (recommend thermal or polypropylene long sleeved undershirt or vest if weather looks inclement)
• Water bottle
• Sunhat
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen lotion
• Money (snacks are available at the hot pools)
• Swimwear and towel

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