Question 1

What do I need to bring with me?

Accepted Answer

Good walking boots or shoes, preferably with ankle support Day pack or overnight pack to carry your water bottle, clothing and personal items (we can hire day packs on request at the time of booking) Drink bottle filled with water Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and hat Layers of clothing e.g. woollen or polypropylene T-shirt, long-sleeved sweater, and waterproof jacket (& changes of clothing for overnight treks) Long, lightweight trousers are recommended (not jeans) Swimsuit and towel (for the hot pool dip after the trek) Camera, video camera, binoculars Torch (for overnight treks)

Question 2

Is transport available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only for Custom experiences and the 3 day and 4 day treks.

Question 3

Do you have car parking available whilst we are on the trek?

Accepted Answer

There is car parking available at Department of Conservation Office in Murupara, along with toilets for public use. If you are staying at Whakatau Rainforest Retreat, there is parking available there too. We will endeavour to keep your car safe but cannot take responsibility for it in the event of damage, theft, fire, or other similar occurrence. We recommend you insure to cover any such eventuality.

Question 4

Can I leave belongings with you whilst we are on the trek?

Accepted Answer

You can leave belongings with us that you don't want to carry on the trek. We will endeavour to look after these but can not take responsibility for them in the event of damage, theft, fire, or other similar occurrence. We recommend you insure to cover any such eventuality.

Question 5

What gear do we have to carry?

Accepted Answer

Our Treks and Experiences educate and empower people to carry their own gear, personal items and a share of the food.  We work together as a team, supporting one another where needed.

Question 6

What payment methods can I use?

Accepted Answer

We accept Visa or Mastercard, or New Zealand cash and online bank transfers.

Question 7

Can you cater for special dietary requirements?

Accepted Answer

In most cases we are able to cater for special dietary requirements as long as you let us know at the time of booking.

Kaponga	Nga Tuaakana - Te Puihi	Whakatau stream
Ahi kaa	Paamatanga	Kelly Whanau
Rata	Kereru	Toromiro
View from Panekire	Whare Totara, Whakatau Eco Bushcamp	DSC_0663.JPG Panekire with snow mantle, Lake Waikaremoana
Ngaputahi Ngaputahi, Te Urewera

As a result of Covid-19, we will continue to hibernate until Nature gives us the cue to re-open. We hope you stay safe and well and look forward to the time when we can safely welcome you again...

Until then - noho ora, haere pai ...

Guided treks

Small groups, big experience

Tane Mahuta - God of the Forest

Sacred Lagoon

Te Urewera ki Whirinaki

Waikaremoana

River Canyon Hike

Custom Experience

A journey with us, in more ways than one ...

Relax, rejuvenate, reconnect

Whakatau Rainforest Retreat

Kaponga

Nga Tuaakana - Te Puihi

Whakatau stream

Ahi kaa

Paamatanga

Kelly Whanau

Rata

Kereru

Toromiro

View from Panekire

Whare Totara, Whakatau Eco Bushcamp

DSC_0663.JPG

Panekire with snow mantle, Lake Waikaremoana

Ngaputahi

Ngaputahi, Te Urewera

Off the grid

Whare's

Tent's

A journey with us

in more ways than one

Contact

Hinewai McManus

As a result of Covid-19, we will continue to hibernate until Nature gives us the cue to re-open. We hope you stay safe and well and look forward to the time when we can safely welcome you again... Until then - noho ora, haere pai ...