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Jailhouse Shuttle and Bikers

Whirinaki Forest Holidays

Experience What We Live For!  Whirinaki forest holidays are our passion.

  • Day walks
  • There are plenty of day walks ranging from all day walks to just a couple of hours.
  • Free game hunting
    Hunting pigs and deer is our passion, we offer a real experience of hunting in New Zealand’s native forests, with our own trained pig dogs and plenty of game around it’s almost certain that you will get on to a big one.
  • Trout fishing
    The Whirinaki finds great favour amongst anglers because of the quality of the fishing and the beautiful scenic nature of the river and its surroundings. 
  • Mountain biking
    If you're looking for a fun and friendly experience, we offer fully licensed quality shuttle services into the beautiful Whirinaki Forest Park.
  • Horse riding
    We have been doing horse treks through the native forests for over 15 years. 

We offer accommodation and meals with guided hunting trips or shuttles up to the park and back.

Find out more about our accommodation at Whirinaki Forest Lodge »

Jailhouse Shuttles

We will take you to the start of mountain bike trails and tramping tracks in Moerangi and Whirinaki. We can pick you up from Whakatāne and Rotorua with our 12-seater van and purpose-built trailer. Find out more about our shuttle services »

Contact Details

14 Farm Road
Te Whaiti
Murupara
New Zealand

More things to do

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. 

Drop in to all the best spots in the Mōtū and Te Urewera Ranges. Land and camp, or stay in one of the many huts located in the National Parks.

The Whirinaki Rainforest - a majestic, ancient and spiritual realm. Join us for a guided walking journey into the heart of this vast, Jurassic, podocarp rain forest. 

Experience one hour of awesome jet boating and view the majestic scenery at the Motu River.

Muriwai is a loved and honoured ancestress of the Mataatua tribes whose mana has endured down the centuries.

Come on board "The Gambler" with renowned skipper Mick Goodin. Deep sea, bottom and game fishing all year round.

The Mataatua waka first landed at Te Toka Tapu, which is sited opposite Turuturu Roimata (Statue Rock) at the Whakatāne river mouth. 

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