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Rainforest Experiences New Zealand

Whirinaki Rainforest Experiences

For a country that is so well-endowed with natural features, it’s difficult to find a forest of distinction. But one certainly exists. Whirinaki is one-of-a-kind in this land of such spectacular scenery. And it’s within easy driving distance of Whakatāne.

Explore the internationally-acclaimed Whirinaki rainforest with the pioneers of eco-tourism in this region. Simply spectacular walk-based experiences. 

Contact Details

Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park
Whakatāne District
New Zealand

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Te Toka o Irakewa is one of three landmarks that Toroa was told to look for by his father Irakewa when the Mataatua canoe journeyed to Kakahoroa. 

This sculpture, commissioned by the Molly Morpeth Canaday Trust and crafted by Jonathon Campbell in 2007, honors the renowned New Zealand author Margaret Mahy.

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