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View from the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk.

Lake Waikaremoana area

Located in Te Urewera in the East Coast region

Introduction

Lake Waikaremoana is a marvellous destination for walkers. Besides the famous Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk there are many short and day walks to the caves, springs, waterfalls and rainforest of the Tūhoe homeland.

Te Urewera is recognised in New Zealand law as a living person. Te Urewera is spoken for and governed by a board. Care for Te Urewera, including the tracks and facilities, is carried out by Te Uru Taumatua – Ngāi Tūhoe’s operational entity.