Whakatane
is located in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand.
Sandy beaches are predominant along the 54 kilometres of coastline.
Whakatane is the gateway to the East Cape, and the Whakatane
and Motu Rivers. Activities include jet boating, rafting,
dolphin watching, game fishing, bush walks, horse treks, 4x4
tours, hunting trips, helicoptor flights surfing on Ohope
beach tramping in the Urewera National Park. Te
Urewera National Park in the south is protected native forest
home to a rich array of flora and fauna.
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WALKING TRACKS - WHAKATANE NEW ZEALAND
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Hastings
Hut Route
A
short but challenging route to the Hastings Hut via
the Hastings Pole Bridge.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 2 - 3 hr
Little
Manganuku Track
This track starts from a historic 'Howe
Truss' bridge and has excellent waterfall and forest
views.
Category: Walking track
Completion Time: 2 hr 30
min
Mangapumarumaru
Route
This strenuous 4 hour track starts in the Waioeka
Gorge, 23km south of Opotiki.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 3 - 4 hr
Marawaiwai
Track
Marawaiwai Track, built by Opotiki College students,
runs alongside a meandering stream through kahikitea
forest. It is very easy, takes 20-30 minutes, and is
suitable for all ages.
Category: Walking track
Distance: 700 m
Completion Time: 20 - 30
min
Moanui,
Nikau, Wairata Track
This challenging track cuts through dense
bush and traces the headwaters of the Waioeka and its
tributaries, offering excellent opportunities for trout
fishing.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 8 - 10
hr
Moanui,
Tawa, Koranga Track
This round trip is a longer tramp and can be
tackled in its entirety, or as two separate return trips
to Tawa or Koranga Forks Hut.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 6 - 8 hr
loop
Ngutuoha
Nature Trail
An easy loop trail with interpretation
panels provide a 1 hour walking experience in the Waimana
Valley at the north end of Te Urewera National Park.
Category: Short walk
Distance: 2 km
Completion Time: 1 hr
Pakihi
- Te Waiti loop route
Starting at the Pakihi Road end, this route exits onto
Te Waiti Valley Road.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 3 - 5 hr
Pakihi
Hut to Motu Road
This route follows the now disused Motu-Opotiki
stock track and is graded and well benched.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 5 hr 30
min one way
Tauranga
Loop Track
This walking track crosses the historic Tauranga Bridge
and passes alongside the Tauranga Stream.
Category: Tramping track
Completion Time: 1 hr 30
min - 3 hr return
Te
Waiti Hut Walk
This track affords views of Te Waiti Stream and lowland
forest and is suitable for a family day trip.
Category: Walking track
Completion Time: 2 hr one
way
Te
Waiti Nature Trail
An ideal family walk through nikau and tawa forest.
Category: Short walk
Completion Time: 1 - 2 hr
Te
Waiti to Lagoon Route
Continue on from the Te Waiti Hut Walk to Lagoon Hut.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 2 - 4 hr
Tokenui
to Te Waiti Route
This route leads through the middle of the Urutawa Conservation
Area. As it is rough and gorgy in places it is recommended
for experienced trampers only.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 6 - 8 hr
Waimana
Valley tracks
The Waimana Valley at the northern end of Te
Urewera National Park offers visitors a number of tramping
options. You might be lucky to spot a long-tailed bat
on one of your excursions in this area.
Category: Tramping track
Whakatane
River area routes
Several challenging routes are possible in
the Whakatane River area. These should only be attempted
by trampers with a high level of backcountry experience
and skills including navigation and survival skills.
Category: Route
Whakatane
River tramping tracks
Tracks from the Whakatane River range from 3-5 days
and can be quite challenging. There are many areas of
private Maori land in this area. Access is permitted
by no camping or hunting is allowed.
Category: Tramping track
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WHAKATANE NEW ZEALAND ACCOMMODATION TRAVEL TOURISM INFORMATION
GUIDE
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