Whirinaki Forest

Ngati Whare shares Whirinaki, one
of the world's most precious rainforests
at Te Whaiti, Te Urewera, Aotearoa, NZ

Whirinaki Forest Accommodation:

Murumurunga Marae Stays (Group cultural / learning retreats
Pene Olsen +64 7 366 3335 or Andy Kohiti +64 7 366 3023

Whirinaki Education / Recreation Camp (Weekends and holidays)
Enquiries to DOC Rangitaiki Area Office, Murupara. Ph (07) 366 1080

Hukitawa Country Retreat: www.hukitawa.co.nz Sorry this is no longer operating

Whirinaki Forest Holidays -B&B / Motel /Backpackers www.whirinakiforestholidays.co.nz
Garry Aldridge Ph/fax +64 7 3663235, email aldridges@xtra.co.nz

DOC Huts (on tramping routes) and campsites (near recreation areas)
Tickets from DOC Rangitaiki Area Office, Murupara. Ph (07) 366 1080
Information and photos on DOC Whirinaki Huts and campsites

If this is unavailable try the following places further away:

Ruatahuna:
Ruatahuna Motel, Ph (07) 366 3941
Nga Tama Tu Marae Stays, Ph (07) 366 3941

Murupara:
Rangitaiki River Lodge Ph (07) 366 5507
Murupara Motel Ph (07) 366 5583
Murupara Hotel Ph (07) 366 5871

Galatea:
Lake Aniwhenua Lodge (07) 3664777
Urewera Lodge (07) 366 4556
Lakeview Lodge (07) 366 4078
Erinmead Cottage (07) 366 4806

Te Urewera Rainforest Route - see website for a collection of local tourism operators who connect you to the spirit of Te Urewera, Download the manual with all information about the region

NOTICES AND OPPORTUNITIES:

David Bellamy "Moa's Ark Revisited" tour, Whirinaki 25 year, Sept 4-6

Our gift to you - download our Free Whirinaki Matariki Wall Calendar
VIDEOCLIPS ON LINE (Index here)
Learn what kaitiakiakitanga means to us

Mountainbiking - ride the spectacular Whirinaki MTB track
Tramping in Whirinaki. - Experience our place
Camping at Mangamate Waterfall - upgraded for your 2008/9 hols
Disabled or impaired - Local support and guides are available
Accommodation - to make your Whirinaki experience

WEMZ Project - The Whirinaki Ecological Management Zone
Our Right Royal Kiwi, Princess Beatrice adopted by Prince Andrew
Other species recovery projects - Kiwi, Weka and Kaka

Powhiri - our formal welcome to visitors (see marae visits)
What we and our school are up to download videoclips
Dialoque in our rainforest with Hunter Lovins - US environmentalist

Information - menus at the top of every page access our local services