Sample the serenity. Taste the tranquillity. Feel the friendliness. Sense the spirituality. Rainforest walks and treks, meeting at Murupara or Rotorua. Beautiful location, wonderful hosts. 1-day eco-cultural walk and 3-day rainforest trek, with overnight stays at nature camp.
Multi-day guided walks on the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk and more leisurely walking holidays in Te Urewera National Park.. A true NZ wilderness hiking experience through the North Island’s largest untouched native forest with small groups, spectacular scenery, great food & wine, and small backpacks!
Discover nature’s rare ecological treasures. Visit a local marae and be spellbound by legends of Maori myth, tribal wars and early European settlers. Experienced local guides lead specialised half and full day tours. Easy walking tracks cater for all fitness levels. Transport available.
Guided 1 to 4 day treks in the magnificent Te Urewera National Park and Whirinaki Forest Park with experienced, local Maori guides. Enjoy learning about the area's flora, fauna and history, and the special association Maori have with this remote wilderness region. Pick-up Murupara or Rotorua. Starting October 2006.
The official tourism information website for the Whakatane District, including Ohope and Murupara, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Whakatane is a coastal town, situated in the North Island of New Zealand, just one hour drive from Tauranga and Rotorua.