LAKE WAIKAREMOANA

Duration: 3 – 4 days Great Walks season: Distance: 46 km (one way) All year LAKE ELEVATION PROFILE & TRACK GUIDE Panekire Hut WAIKAREMOANA 36 bunks

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A refuge amongst prehistoric 1000 m rainforest with access to some of New 900 m Onepoto Waiopaoa Hut Bay 30 bunks Zealand’s most iconic birds, this Great Shelter 20 campsites Walk around the shoreline of Lake 800 m Waikaremoana is truly outstanding. 700 m 600 m A visit to the heart of on 9 km / 4 – 6 hrs 8 km / 3 – 4 hrs the eastern side of the will offer a glimpse of how used to be.

Nau mai, Haere mai Ko Te Waikaukau o na Mātua Tupuna Ko Panekiri Te Mauna

Ko Haumapuhia Te Tipua Day 1: Onepoto to Panekire Day 2: Panekire Hut Ko Waikaretaheke Te Awa Hut to Waiopaoa Hut Ko Te Umuariki Te Tanata 4–6 hours, 9 km 3–4 hours, 8 km Ko Tūhoe Te Iwi This is the most strenuous part of From Panekire Hut, the Welcome to Waikaremoana, home the trip, but the views from Panekiri track heads southwest down of the Nāi Tūhoe people, the make it worthwhile. The track starts the range to the top of the children of the mist. Pay homage from the Onepoto Shelter and leads Panekiri descent. From here to Waikaremoana (sea of rippling you through the former Armed the track drops steeply off Constabulary Redoubt Parade Ground the range into rolling valleys waters) as you scale the heights before climbing steadily up to the of beech, podocarp and of Panekiri. Learn the legend of top of Panekiri Bluff. You’ll enjoy kāmahi forest and the lake. Haumapuhia and immerse yourself in spectacular views across the lake as the ambience of this special place. you follow the undulating ridgeline before reaching Puketapu Trig (1180 metres) and onto Panekire Hut.

Lake Waikaremoana is a semicircular track that can be walked in either direction. The track is well marked and signposted, but some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. This guide describes a 4-day hike from Onepoto to Hopuruahine for independent, non-guided walkers.

Duration: 3 – 4 days Distance: 46 km (one way)

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Waiopaoa Hut Maraunui Waiharuru Tapuaenui 30 bunks Korokoro campsite Marauiti Hut 40 bunks shelter Whanganui Hopuruahine 20 campsites 20 campsites 20 campsites 26 bunks 20 campsites 20 campsites 18 bunks Landing

12 km / 5 hrs 17 km / 4 – 6 hrs

Day 3: Waiopaoa Hut to Marauiti Hut Day 4: Marauiti Hut to Hopuruahine Landing

5 hours, 12 km 4–6 hours, 17 km Head up the Waiopaoa Stream a short This is another moderate day of walking with plenty distance before crossing grassy flats and of fantastic photo opportunities and chances to relax heading through kānuka forest on the beside the lake’s edge. From Waiharuru Hut, the track lakeshore. The track, while undulating, climbs over the Pukehou ridge following the kiwi weaves its way through rimu wooded areas enclosure fence line all the way down to Tapuaenui and along the lake edge to Marauiti Hut. Campsite, and leads on to Hopuruahine Landing. A worthwhile side trip on this day is a 1-hour return trip to the amazing Korokoro Falls. Instead of staying at Marauiti Hut, you may like to continue to Waiharuru Hut—take a walk at dusk to the edge of Puketukutuku peninsula and listen out for the call of kiwi.

COVER: Panekiri Bluff, Daniel Deans

ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT: Day 1: Daniel Deans, Days 2 and 3: Chris McLennan, Day 4: Kathrin and Stefan Marks (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

MAIN PHOTO: View from Panekiri Bluff, Daniel Deans HIGHLIGHTS

Air New Zealand partners with Tūhoe and DOC to help Photo: Kathrin & Stefan Marks (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) bring native birds back to this beautiful Great Walk.

1 Take a dip in the cool, crystal-clear water after a long day’s hike. There are plenty of spots along the track, and at most of the huts and campsites. Photo: Chris McLennan 2 Soak up the rich spiritual history of the area, which is home to Nāi Tūhoe, the local Māori people, who are also known as Nā Tamariki o te Kohu—‘the children of the mist’.

3 Take a short walk (1 hour return) up the side track from Korokoro Campsite to the beautiful Korokoro Falls. This is a must-see!

4 Climb to the top of the Panekiri Bluff to enjoy the breath-taking panoramic views of Lake Waikaremoana.

5 Be served up an auditory treat as native birdsong echoes across the forest—those staying at Waiharuru Hut may hear kiwi calling at night. Photo: Chris McLennan Photo: Daniel Deans

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Waitara Turangi NEW PLYMOUTH Lepperton TONGARIRO NORTHERN CIRCUIT Oakura WHANGANUI JOURNEY Inglewood  Start off at greatwalks.co.nz/ k GETTING THERE k 1 waikaremoana for more Egmont National Park Visitor Centre Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre Waikaremoana can be approached Dawson Falls Visitor Centre information. Stratford from two directions. Te Urewera Route (SH38) links Wairoa and the Eltham Ohakune Opunake Raetihi East Coast with the central North Waiouru Normanby Island, and passes the lake and NAPIER Hawera Waikaremoana Visitor Centre.  Onepoto, 64 km from Wairoa. Book your huts and campsites Taihape HASTINGS 2 online or at a Visitor Centre.  Hopuruahine Landing, 155 km from Rotorua. The route has long sections of unsealed gravel road. WHANGANUI Otane Waipawa There is free public parking at the Waikaremoana Waipukurau Holiday Park and the nearby Waikaremoana Visitor Marton Centre. There are water taxi services available 3 Book your transport to and Bulls between various points on the lake. We recommend from the track – operators are Feilding Dannevirke booking transport services in advance, especially in listed online and in this brochure. Ashhurst the quieter season, as they operate on demand. Woodville 0 25 50 km PALMERSTON Refer over the page for transport options and services. NORTH Foxton Beach Foxton Pahiatua

Shannon LEVIN B uy your food and pack your Eketahuna 4 bags – download the Great Walks Otaki PLACES TO STAY packing list and make sure you have everything you need for a 4-day independent unguided walk.

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LOWER HUTT Martinborough WELLINGTON R ead up on safety and make Pōneke/Wellington 5 Visitor Centre sure you’re well prepared for your journey and changeable weather at greatwalks.co.nz/waikaremoana. Make sure you have left your intentions with a trusted contact Waiharuru Hut. Photo: Daniel Deans at adventuresmart.org.nz. 5 huts and 5 campsites operate along Lake Waikaremoana, which must be booked in advance all year round. Campers are not permitted to use hut facilities.

Great Walks huts  $32 per adult per night; 17 years and under stay free. V isit the Waikaremoana Visitor 6 Centre to pick up your tickets, Th e huts have bunks, mattresses, a water supply, sinks, toilets, hand- and chat with the friendly staff for washing facilities and heating with fuel (firebox and wood). A hut ranger the latest weather forecast and may be present. Gas cooking, toilet paper and lighting is not provided so track conditions. please ensure you carry your own gas cooker, toilet paper and torch.

Great Walks campsites

$14 per adult per night; 17 years and under free (booking required). 100 km Th ese offer basic facilities including toilets, sinks and a water supply. All set! Lace up your boots Some also have picnic tables and cooking shelters. Great Walks campsites 7 and get hiking. Don’t forget to can only be accessed on foot and are not accessible by vehicle or by boat. share your experience on facebook.com/GreatWalks. Bookin gs are essential all year round. Great Walks huts and campsites must be booked in advance. Waikaremoana Holiday Park Step into New Zealand’s Heart… Take time to get connected – it’s in your nature! Lake Waikaremoana, Tongariro, Coromandel

1 to 12 day guided hikes in style & comfort with small A great place to stay - start your packs. Lodge or hut based. Great Walk refreshed, or relax and Request a free brochure: soak up the scenery after you’ve finished www.WalkingLegends.co.nz / 0800 9255 69 • Self-contained 1 and 2 bedroom units, cabins, tent and powered sites • Well-stocked general store and fuel stop • Only lakefront accommodation Big Bush • Beautiful lake views • Accommodation Big Bush is situated • Great Walk transport pick-up/drop-off point • Camping between and Lake • Free secure overnight parking Waikaremoana, 4km from the Book now • Café and Bar Ph: 06 837 3826/0800 400188 start of the Great Walk Track, Email: [email protected] • Water taxi and Shuttle also approx 45 min drive www.waikaremoana.info Services- to and from Lake from Wairoa. Waikaremoana Great Accommodation on the shores Walk Track BIG BUSH HOLIDAY PARK of Lake Waikaremoana • Shuttle Services- Between RD 5 Wairoa 4192 The gateway to Te Urewera Waikaremoana and email: [email protected] Wairoa phone: 0800 525 392 or (06) 8373 777 • Free Vehicle Storage www.lakewaikaremoana.co.nz

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Tongariro Northern Duration: Distance: Season: Duration: Distance: Season: 3 – 4 days 43 km 21 Oct 2016 – Whanganui Journey 3 – 5 days 145 km 1 Oct 2016 – Circuit 30 Apr 2017 30 Apr 2017

inding its way past Huts: he winds Huts: WMount Tongariro and $32* Tits way from the mountains $32* Mount Ngauruhoe, this Great adult/night to the Tasman Sea through adult/night Walk lets you explore dramatic countless hills and valleys. This volcanic landscapes including journey lets you take a multi-day craters, glacial valleys, native canoe or kayak trip to experience beech forest, alpine meadows its most remote scenic beauty, and emerald-coloured lakes in history and cultural significance. this World Heritage area.

Location: Tongariro National Park, central North Island Location: Whanganui National Park, south-west North Island Nearest towns: Taupo, Turangi, Ohakune, Waiouru Nearest towns: Whanganui, Taumarunui, Ohakune

Abel Tasman Coast Duration: Distance: Season: Duration: Distance: Season: 3– 5 days 60 km All year Heaphy Track 4 – 6 days 78.4 km All year Track

lessed with a mild Huts: rom forest to coast, the Huts: Bclimate, golden beaches $32* FHeaphy Track combines $32* and coastal forest, the Abel adult/night all of New Zealand’s scenic adult/night Tasman Coast Track has it all. beauty into one Great Walk. Choose to walk the whole track Travel through expansive or water taxi or kayak between tussock downs, lush forests different locations at any time and nīkau palms to the roaring of the year. seas of the wild West Coast.

Location: Abel Tasman National Park, north-west South Island Location: Kahurangi National Park, north-west South Island Nearest towns: Nelson, Motueka, Takaka Nearest towns: Nelson, Westport, Collingwood

Duration: Distance: Season: Duration: Distance: Season: Routeburn Track 2 – 4 days 32 km 25 Oct 2016 – Kepler Track 3 – 4 days 60 km 25 Oct 2016 – 3 May 2017 3 May 2017

he Routeburn Track Huts: n adventure above the Huts: Ttraverses the Southern $54* Aclouds! The Kepler Track $54* Alps of New Zealand and adult/night takes you from the gentle, adult/night passes through ice-carved beech-forested shores of Lakes valleys and beech forest. Walk Te Anau and Manapouri to the alongside pristine rivers and exposed tussock lands and the glistening alpine lakes offering summit of Mount Luxmore for breathtaking views and spectacular alpine views. mountain scenery.

Location: Mount Aspiring & Fiordland Nat. Parks, South Island Location: Fiordland National Park, south-west South Island Nearest towns: Queenstown, Glenorchy, Te Anau and Invercargill Nearest towns: Queenstown, Te Anau and Invercargill

Duration: Distance: Season: Duration: Distance: Season: Milford Track 4 days 53.5 km 25 Oct 2016 – Rakiura Track 3 days 32 km All year 3 May 2017

xperience the stunning Huts: scape on an island Huts: Egrandeur of the Milford Track $54* Eadventure and exchange the $22* including rugged mountain peaks, adult/night hustle and bustle of mainland adult/night breathtaking sheer canyons and life for the tranquillity of majestic waterfalls. Walk beside the Rakiura Track. Revel in pristine rivers and amongst lush, the peacefulness and idyllic green rainforest before crossing surroundings, with the bush, Mackinnon Pass and reaching birds and beach at your side. spectacular Milford Sound.

Location: Fiordland National Park, south-west South Island Location: Stewart Island/Rakiura Nearest towns: Queenstown, Te Anau and Invercargill Nearest towns: Invercargill (20 min flight) or Bluff (1 hr ferry) R92864

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Know before you go 5. Take sufficient supplies. With NZ’s changeable conditions many hikers are frequently caught out by It is important to plan your trip thoroughly to ensure you isolated local conditions. Carry – and expect to use – stay safe, and have a great time. Before you go, know rain jackets all year round. Take an extra day’s supply of the Outdoor Safety Code – 5 Simple rules to help you food and an emergency shelter. Don’t rely on cellphone #makeithome. signal alone for communication. Food and drinks are not 1. Plan your trip. Travel times vary greatly in New Zealand, available to purchase at Great Walks huts or campsites. so carefully planning your route is essential. Seek local Plan to be self-sufficient. information about what to take, and allow enough time for the journey. Book accommodation, transport and Remember – your safety is your responsibility transfers to the start/end of track early. 2. Tell someone your plans. Safety is your responsibility. Lake Waikaremoana safety Leave your intentions – including your trip details and   This track is not recommended for children under age emergency contact information – with a trusted contact. 10, due to the exposed mountainous environment and It could save your life if things go wrong. Head to often adverse weather conditions. adventuresmart.org.nz for more information.  L ake Waikaremoana lies between altitudes of 600 and 3. Be aware of the weather. New Zealand weather is very 1200 metres. Cold temperatures, snow, strong winds changeable. Plan for the worst, expect the best. Check and heavy rain can occur at any time of the year. metservice.com for the most up to date info.   Go to greatwalks.co.nz/waikaremoana ‘Know before 4. K now your limits. Always follow the track markers you go’ section for detailed safety information, and and signposted tracks. Off-track navigation is not ‘What to take’ section for a comprehensive gear list. recommended for novice walkers in New Zealand. A good level of fitness is required to walk the track. You can expect to walk up to 6 hours a day depending on your fitness level. If you get into trouble don’t make a bad situation worse. Think STAR – Stop / Think / Assess / React.