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Take the Arohaki Lagoon Track in Whirinaki Forest Park as it winds through tawa/podocarp forest. The lagoon is surrounded by kahikatea and is home to frogs and other wildlife. Category: Walking track Distance: 3 km Completion Time: 4 hr return
The H Tree Track in Whirinaki Forest Park is a 45-minute loop track that meanders through podocarp forest. The forest is home to a number of native birds, including kaka. Category: Short walk Distance: 2.2km Completion Time: 45 min
This one hour walk will lead you around Lake Kaitawa, a small lake to the south of Lake Waikaremoana. Along the way take the track to Green Lake and Fairy Springs. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 1 hr
The Lake Waikareiti Walk will take you two hours to complete a return trip. Along the way you may hear the screech of the kaka and the chatty ki-ki-ki of the yellow-crowned parakeet (kakariki). Category: Walking track Completion Time: 2 hr return
Find out about a range of short walks near the Aniwaniwa Vistor Centre and motorcamp at Lake Waikaremoana. The area's natural features include beautiful waterfalls and one of the country's biggest rata trees. Category: Short walk
A moderate tramp, the Lake Waikaremoana track is located in Te Urewera National Park. The tramp climbs up the Panekire Ridge before winding round parts of Lake Waikaremoana. Category: Great Walk/Easier tramping track Distance: 46 km Completion Time: 3 - 4 days Alert: Wasps on the track / Whanganui Hut closure
The Manuoha-Waikareiti Track is a spectacular and challenging walk suited to reasonably experienced trampers. The 32 km walk takes a minimum of three days to complete. Category: Tramping track Distance: 32 km Completion Time: 3 days
The Moerangi Mountain Bike Track is a 35 km dual purpose track, which attracts both mountain bikers and trampers to experience a multi-day adventure deep in the wonderful 'Jurassic' Whirinaki Forest Park. Category: Tramping track ; Mountain biking - Intermediate Distance: 35 km Completion Time: Walking: 2-3 days; Cycling: 5-7 hr
A hike for 2 hr 30 min along the Ngamoko Track as it steadily climbs to the Ngamoko Range summit. You will be rewarded for your hard work by the views at the summit. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 2 hr 30 min one way
An easy loop trail with interpretation panels provide a 1 hour walking experience in the Waimana Valley at the north end of Te Urewera National Park. Category: Short walk Distance: 2 km Completion Time: 1 hr Alert: Foot bridge closed
The Old Maori Trail is also know as the Rosie Bay - Lake Kaitawa Track and follows what was once a Maori trail to the lake. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 2 hr one way
The 2 hour return walk to Onepoto Caves branches off to various caves in the area. The track then descends into a small valley where you’ll find the largest number of caves on the walk. Category: Tramping track Distance: 2 km Completion Time: 2 hr return
Sections of the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk along the Panekiri Bluffs can be walked from Lake Waikaremoana. Two hour return trips to a full day tramp and stay at the Panekiri Hut are possibilities. Category: Great Walk/Easier tramping track Completion Time: 2 hr to 1 day return
It will take you six hours of moderate to hard walking to complete the Ruapani Circuit. The track is accessed from the Waikareiti Track and passes through beautiful forest and seven wetlands. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 6 hr
Whirinaki Forest Park's Sanctuary Track is an easy loop track that leads through remnant podocarp forest. Category: Walking track Distance: 2.16 km Completion Time: 1 hr
This walking track crosses the historic Tauranga Bridge and passes alongside the Tauranga Stream. Category: Walking track Completion Time: 2 hr
A 1 hour 30 minutes return walk, the Waiatiu Falls Track in Whirinaki Forest Park leads through podocarp forest before reaching the picturesque falls. Category: Walking track Distance: 1 km Completion Time: 1.5 hr return
The Waimana Valley at the northern end of Te Urewera National Park offers visitors a number of tramping options. You might be lucky to spot a long-tailed bat on one of your excursions in this area. Category: Tramping track Alert: Bridge construction
Several challenging routes are possible in the Whakatane River area. These should only be attempted by trampers with a high level of backcountry experience and skills including navigation and survival skills. Category: Route
Tracks from the Whakatane River range from 3-5 days and can be quite challenging. There are many areas of private Maori land in this area. Access is permitted by no camping or hunting is allowed. Category: Tramping track
The Whirinaki Forest Mountain Bike Track is purpose built and weaves through one of the most spectacular and interesting forests in the world. Category: Mountain biking - Easy ; Mountain biking - Intermediate Distance: 16 km Completion Time: 2 - 4 hours
Explore the Whirinaki Night Life Walk and listen to the native creatures that you never hear or see because they only venture out after dark. Category: Walking track Distance: 2 km return Completion Time: 1 hr return
The Whirinaki Track in Whirinaki Forest Park follows an easy to medium grade and takes 2 to 5 days to walk. Natural features along the track include caves and waterfalls. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 2 - 5 days
On the Whirinaki Waterfall Track you'll follow the Whirinaki River as it flows through podocarp forest. Category: Walking track Distance: 9.3 km Completion Time: 4 hr
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