Whirinaki Forest

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

 

 

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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

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:

Our gift to you - download our Free Whirinaki Wall Calendar

1. Our Royal Kiwi, Princess Beatrice adopted by Prince Andrew
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Come ride the spectacular new Whirinaki MTB track
3. Come tramping in Whirinaki. . See Kiwi, Weka and Kaka
4. What we and our school are up to Download videoclips
5. VIDEO - view a dialogue in our rainforest forest with US environmentalist and sustainability catalyst Hunter Lovins

 


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