Plan and prepare LAKE WAIKAREMOANA Duration: 3–4 days Great Walks season: Distance: 46 km (one way) All year ELEVATION PROFILE & TRACK GUIDE LAKE Panekire Hut WAIKAREMOANA 36 bunks 1100 m

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

Nau mai, Haere mai Ko Te Waikaukau o nā Mātua Tupuna Ko Panekire Te Mauna Ko Haumapuhia Te Tipua Day 2: Panekire Hut Day 1: Onepoto to Panekire Hut to Waiopaoa Hut Ko Waikaretaheke Te Awa

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 the trip, but the views from Panekire track heads southwest down Welcome to Waikaremoana, home make it worthwhile. The track starts the range to the top of the of the Nāi Tūhoe people, the from the Onepoto Shelter and leads Panekire descent. From here Children of the Mist. Pay homage you through the former Armed the track drops steeply off to Waikaremoana (sea of rippling 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 Panekire. Learn the legend of top of Panekire 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 brochure describes a 4-day hike from Onepoto to Hopuruahine for independent, non- guided walkers.

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

Great Walks season: All year hut campsite shelter

Waiharuru Tapuaenui Korokoro Maraunui Marauiti Hut 40 bunks Shelter Whanganui Hut Hopuruahine 20 campers 20 campers 25 bunks 20 campers 20 campers 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: Panekire 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)

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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 Panekire 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 Photo: Chris McLennan Photo: Daniel Deans may hear kiwi calling at night.

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PLACES TO STAY

5 huts and 5 campsites operate along Lake Waikaremoana, Great Walks huts which must be booked in advance all year round. Campers  $32 per adult per night; 17 years and under stay free are not permitted to use hut facilities. (booking required). The huts have bunks, mattresses, a water supply, sinks, toilets, hand-washing facilities and heating with fuel (firebox and wood). A hut ranger may be present. Gas cooking, toilet paper and lighting is not provided so 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). These offer basic facilities including toilets, sinks and a water supply. Some also have picnic tables and cooking shelters. Great Walks campsites can only be accessed on foot and are not accessible by vehicle or by boat. Waiharuru Hut. Photo: Daniel Deans Cape Reinga

Kaitaia

Kerikeri

Kaikohe

WHANGAREI

Dargaville

Great Barrier Mangawhai Heads Island (Aotea Island)

Warkworth

Orewa

Helensville

AUCKLAND Whitianga Tāmaki Makaurau/ Auckland Visitor Centre

Thames Kauaeranga Visitor Centre Pukekohe Whangamata Waiuku Tuakau

Paeroa Waihi

Te Aroha Huntly Katikati

Ngaruawahia Morrinsville TAURANGA

HAMILTON Raglan Te Puke Matamata

Cambridge

WHAKATANE Te Awamutu Ohope Edgecumbe Putaruru Opotiki

Kawerau ROTORUA Otorohanga TOKOROA

Te Kuiti

Murupara

TAUPO GISBORNE Lake Waikaremoana apo LAKE Visitor Centre WHATTaumarunui DO I DO NEXT? WAIKAREMOANA GETTING THERE

Waitara Start off at greatwalks.Turangi Waikaremoana can be approached Frasertown NEW PLYMOUTH Lepperton TONGARIRO Nco.nz/waikaremoanaORTHERN CIRCUIT for from two directions. Te Urewera Oakura WHANGANUI Wairoa JOURNEY Inglewood more information. Route (SH38) links Wairoa and the National Park Whakapapa Village East Coast with the central North Egmont National Park Visitor Centre Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre Island, and passes the lake and Te Dawson Falls Visitor Centre Stratford Book your huts and Urewera Visitor Centre. campsites online at Eltham Ohakune  Onepoto, 64 km from Wairoa. Opunake Raetihi bookings.doc.govt.nz. Waiouru  Hopuruahine Landing, 155 km Normanby NAPIER Hawera from Rotorua. Book your transport to and 0 25 50 km The route has long sections of from the track. HASTINGS Taihape unsealed gravel road. There is free public parking at the Waikaremoana Buy your food and pack your Holiday Park and the nearby Te Urewera Visitor

WHANGANUI bags – download the Great Otane Centre. There are water taxi services available Walks packing list and make Waipawa between various points on the lake. We recommend sure you have everything you Waipukurau booking transport services in advance, especially in Martonneed for a 4-day independent the quieter season, as they operate on demand. Bullsunguided walk. Feilding Dannevirke

Ashhurst Read up on safetyWoodville and make Know before you go PALMERSTONsure you’re well prepared for NORTH Foxton Beach Foxton your journeyPahiatua and changeable It is important to plan your trip thoroughly to ensure you stay safe, and have a Shannonweather at greatwalks.co.nz/ great time. Before you go, know the Outdoor Safety Code – 5 Simple rules to

LEVIN waikaremoana. help you #makeithome. Eketahuna 1. Plan your trip. Travel times vary greatly in New Zealand, so carefully Otaki Check the weather, and make planning your route is essential. Seek local information about what to take, sure you’ve downloaded and and allow enough time for the journey. Book accommodation, transport and printed your ticket. You can transfers to the start/end of track early. MASTERTON also get the latest weather 2. Tell someone your plans. Safety is your responsibility. Leave your updatesCarterton from Te Urewera intentions – including your trip details and emergency contact information GreytownVisitor Centre. Featherston – with a trusted contact. It could save your life if things go wrong. Head to mountainsafety.org.nz for more information. LOWER HUTT Martinborough WELLINGTON All set! Lace up your boots Pōneke/Wellington 3. Be aware of the weather. New Zealand weather is very changeable. Plan Visitor Centre and get hiking. Don’t forget for the worst, expect the best. Check metservice.com for the most up to to share your experience on date info. facebook.com/GreatWalks. 4. Know your limits. Always follow the track markers and signposted tracks. Off-track navigation is not recommended for novice walkers in New Zealand. A good level of fitness is required to walk the track. You can For in-depth 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 /

local knowledge, visit: Think / Assess / React. Te Urewera Visitor Centre 5. Take sufficient supplies. With NZ’s changeable conditions many hikers Te Kura Whenua are frequently caught out by isolated local conditions. Carry – and expect to 6249 Lake Road, SH38 use – rain jackets all year round. Take an extra day’s supply of food and an Waikaremoana 4195 emergency shelter. Don’t rely on cellphone signal alone for communication. Phone: +64 6 837 3803 Food and drinks are not available to purchase at Great Walks huts or Email: [email protected] campsites. Plan to be self-sufficient.

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