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WAIKAREMOANA

Waikaremoana & Te Urewera Side Trip
Take a break from the coast and invigorate your senses in the rain forest of Te Urewera.
Te Urewera is abundant with adventure. It’s the homelands of the Tūhoe people, and continues
to be the source of inspiration for their culture, language and identity. Te Urewera is also prized
by visitors as a place of spiritual reflection, distinctive biodiversity, and abundant outdoor
recreation options.
WAIKAREMOANA:
Tucked away in the backcountry, 40km north of Wairoa, is what many sometimes describe as
"an inland fiord" - Lake Waikaremoana. Lake Waikaremoana was formed about 2200 years
ago by a huge landslide caused by an earthquake that blocked the Waikaretaheke River. Along
the gateway to Te Urewera, there is a huge selection of walks and tracks. There are short strolls
to beautiful waterfalls, lakeside swimming spots, one of the biggest Rata trees in the country,
cave exploring tracks, climbs to lookouts and multi-day hiking adventures. The fresh water lake
is stunning and has one of the 9 of New Zealand’s Great Walks going around it. It is a MUST
VISIT in the Te Urewera.
TUAI HYDO-ELECTRIC POWER STATION AND LAKE WHAKAMARINO –
45 MINTUES FROM WAIROA
The attractive hydro Lake Whakamarino, opened in 1929 and is renowned for its large sized
brown and rainbow trout. Nearby Waikeretaheke is a popular white water kayaking venue.
ONEPOTO – 50 MINUTES FROM WAIROA
Onepoto at the entrance to Te Urewera has a wonderful view of Lake Waikaremoana.
LAKE WAIKAREMOANA – 70 MINUTES FROM WAIROA
ACCOMMODATION
The Waikaremoana Holiday Park is the only accommodation on the shores of Lake
Waikaremoana. The fully serviced motor camp with recently upgraded chalets has a general store,
petrol, and fishing supplies. Phone 06 837 3826. (see advert above)

Stop & find tranquility @ Lake Waikaremoana

Lake Waikaremoana – Andy Belcher Legend Photography
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