Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk

The Waikaremoana Great Walk is a 43 kilometre tramping track which follows the southern and western coast of Lake Waikaremoana in the North Island of New Zealand. Passing through several types of forest, and grassland, track often provides excellent views over the lake. It is classified as one of New Zealand's Great Walks, and is located in the Te Urewera National Park.

Tramping

The trailheads are at Onepoto, and Hopuruahine, on the southern and northern edges of the lake respectively. Most people take 3 to 4 days to complete the trail.

The trail passes through several areas of private land, and touches the edge of the Puketukutuku Peninsula Kiwi Refuge.

The Department of Conservation provides very conservative estimates on the hiking time from point to point on the track, and experienced hikers may cover quoted distances in half of the recommended time.

Transport

As this track is not a circuit, transport is needed between the start and end of the trail. Most trampers use the services of one of the local shuttle bus or shuttle boat operators who can deliver and pick-up trampers at pre-arranged times.The start and end of the trail are both on State Highway 38.

There is a motor camp at Home Bay (Whanganui o parua Inlet), near the Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre.

All the huts/campsites are also accessible by boat, except for Panekire Hut, and there are several boat-ramps along State Highway 38.

Fees and Reservations

Advance bookings required all year.Fees are NZ$ 25.00 for huts and NZ$ 12.00 for campsites.

Location

The nearest city to the trail is Wairoa, from where there are shuttles on demand to the lake.

References

External links

* cite web
url=http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/trackandwalk.aspx?id=36105
title=Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk, New Zealand Great Walks, Department of Conservation
* cite web
url=http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/trackandwalk.aspx?id=36105
title=Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk, Fees, Department of Conservation