Whirinaki Forest - guided walks, tours and tramps - ecotourism, Maori cultural tourism

Members of our Maori community offer you an unforgettable cultural and ecotourism experience, not just seeing the bush but also leaning about the real richness of our valley its people and its history. These should start with a welcome onto our Marae

Marae Experiences; Cultural, Historical, and Nature Guided walks: (particularly suitable for groups) www.ngatiwhare.iwi.nz
Andy or Jenny Kohiti, Ph +64 7 366 3023

Te Urewera Rainforest Route - see website for a collection of local tourism operators to experience the rich spirit of Te Urewera, Download the manual (.pdf) with information on the region and activities, including:

Te Urewera Treks - Te Urewera Treks a local family a from Ngaputahi offering rich experiences
Ph +64 7 366 3484 , : 0800 UREWERA (873 937) - (in NZ), Fax: +64 7 366 3483, E-mail: info@teureweratreks.co.nz

Whirinaki Rainforest Guided Walks: www.rainforest-treks.co.nz
Ph +64 7 377 2363, email: walks@rainforest-treks.co.nz This tour operator uses our local people as guides.

Environmental and Species Protection:
The Department of Conservation staff run some interesting public programmes in the park from time to time .

NOTICES AND OPPORTUNITIES:

Our gift to you - download our Free Whirinaki Wall Calendar

1. Our Royal Kiwi, Princess Beatrice adopted by Prince Andrew
2. 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

What's on in Whirinaki

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