Useful links
Useful Links
There are a number of transport, accommodation and activity operators in and around Te Urewera. This page includes a selection of these. For comprehensive information on the full range of activities, services, facilities and events in the region visit www.teurewera.co.nz
Also included here are contact details for local visitor information centres and Department of Conservation offices.
In addition, we have included links to a small selection of activities and services around New Zealand, and internationally.
Activities in Te Urewera
Ahurei Adventures
Hunting, horse treks, fishing & tramping in Te Urewera with local Maori guides. Also, vehicle security & shuttle service.
07 3663 941
Te Tii Ruataahuna
General Store, Chalet accommodation, Gallery, Moumou Kai Cafe and fuel station
Ruataahuna
Ph: 07 3663 228
Manawa Honey - Native honey farm & tours
Maataatua road, Ruataahuna
07 3663 166
Manawaru Guided Adventures
Locally owned & operated, providing a range of guided hunting, fishing & horse trekking adventures
Check them out on Facebook
027 805 6898
Other Maori Tourism Businesses & Experiences
Kapiti Island Nature Tours and overnight accommodation
Maori style hospitality, & rare native birdlife on a predator free island sanctuary.
P +64 0800 527 484 E bookings@kapitiisland.com W. https://www.kapitiisland.com/
Custom transfers from Turangi to Tongariro National Park, Ruapehu and Taupo. Tongariro Alpine Crossing transfers include a UNIQUE Māori Cultural experience from their Rotoaira Homestead.
P. +64 22 314 2656 | +64 7 386 5322 E. enquiries@backyardtours.com
Kohutapu Lodge and Tribal Tours
3836 Galatea road, Galatea
p. +64 7 3663 777
Accommodation Around Te Urewera
Te Tii, Ruataahuna
Chalet accommodation
A new development in the heart of Ruataahuna featuring 4 Chalet's and a small number of camping sites
Ph: 07 3663 228
Ahurei Adventures
Two accommodation options in the heart of Te Urewera: a lovely marae with friendly Maori hospitality or a comfortable cabin in White's Clearing surrounded by wild deer.
Big Bush Holiday Park & Water Taxi
Kerry and Annie Simpson have some lovely cabins with views, a lodge and back packing accommodation. They are warm and welcoming hosts that will ensure you are looked after. There is a Cafe / Bar on site and they also run a Water Taxi service for the Lake Waikaremoana walk.
Email: bigbush1@xtra.co.nz
Ph: 0800 525 392
Flaxy Lodge
A friendly, warm, & affordable motel in Murupara. Bookings recommended.
E-mail: flaxylodge@slingshot.co.nz
Lake Whakamarino Lodge
A comfortable lake-side lodge only 15 mins to Lake Waikaremoana with share-facilities & sleeping quarters.
E-mail: info@lakelodge.co.nz
Transport in Te Urewera
There is an Intercity Bus service that travels between Rotorua and Ruatahuna every Friday. Please contact the Rotorua i-Site for more information. There is no longer a shuttle service running into Te Urewera presently, if you want to get to Waikaremoana, it's either self-drive or book a custom experience.
Local Visitor Information Centres
Tourism Rotorua Information Centre
Fenton Street, Rotorua
Phone: +64 7 348 5179
Fax: +64 7 348 6044
Taupo Visitor Centre
Tongariro Street, Taupo
Phone: +64 7 376 0027
Fax: +64 7 378 9003
E-mail: taupovc@laketauponz.com
Wairoa Visitor Centre
Paul Street, Wairoa
Ph/Fax: +64 6 838 7440
Free Phone 0800924 762 (NZ only)
Whakatane Visitor Information Centre
Quay Street, Whakatane
Phone: +64 7 308 6058
Fax +64 7 308 6020
Free Phone 0800 942 528 (NZ only)
Waikaremoana Manuhiri Centre
Lake Waikaremoana
Phone: +64 6 837 3803
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