Te Urewera Treks

Te Urewera Treks provide a range of unique eco-cultural wilderness treks bringing you a truly special guided walking experience. Venturing into the remote forests of the Whirinaki and Te Urewera you will discover some of New Zealand's most magnificent indigenous rainforest as well as the beautiful Lake Waikaremoana. You will also experience the region's rich native birdlife.

In Te Urewera today indigenous Maori culture and language is thriving. Tuhoe, children of the mist, are the local people of Te Urewera and are known for their warm hospitality. Our experienced local Tuhoe guides will bring the forest alive with their colourful stories of the region's histories and mysteries.

Tuhoe, moumou kai, moumou taonga, moumou tangata ki te Po.

This tribal saying testifies to the generousity of Tuhoe people in providing for their guests and bestowing gifts, as well as the determination with which they pursued their enemies!

1-Day Treks
Overnight Treks
Bush Camp


Whirinaki Loop Trek	Te Urewera Ridgeline Trek	Te Urewera Tree Planting Trek
This trek takes you into the Whirinaki Forest Park where you'll see some of the most magnificent indigenous podocarp forest found anywhere in the world. You will also hear about Hineruarangi, guardian of the Whirinaki Valley. Read more...	This trek is unique to Te Urewera Treks and takes you into the heart of Te Urewera. You will experience wonderful views of Tuhoe's sacred mountain, Maungapohatu and the magnificent expanse of Te Urewera National Park. Read more...	During the one-day Te Urewera Tree Planting Trek you will experience the magnificence of virgin native forest as well as help us to restore native indigenous trees to areas previously stripped by native logging. Read more...


Whirinaki - Urewera Combo 2-days	Ultimate Te Urewera 3-days	Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk 4-days
This trek gives you the best of both the Whirinaki and Te Urewera - magnificent indigenous podocarp and beech forests as well as expansive views over Te Urewera. Read more...	On this trek you will experience it all - from the magnificent, world-renowned podocarp forest of the Whirinaki Forest Park to the beautiful Lake Waikaremoana along part of one of New Zealand's great walks. Read more...	This remote and mountainous region is home to the beautiful Lake Waikaremoana, surrounded by mountains clothed in dense, sub-tropical rainforest dating back to the Jurassic period. Read more...


Te Urewera Treks Bush Camp	Private Fully-Equipped Sites	Hot Showers
This idyllic eco-bush camp is nestled amongst native trees with lovely views of the forest valley. With only six sites, each surrounded by trees to give you privacy, it is a very special and personal camping experience.	All sites are fully equipped with large tents, camp beds, mattresses, pillows, sleeping bags & liners. You don’t even need to put up the tent!	Whether you’re travelling alone, or with friends and family, it is an ideal place to chill out and relax in complete tranquility. It is also a great spot for small groups. Read more...