Old Forest Guided Walk
Bookings required. Experience the majesty of a guided walk into a 1,000-year-old forest. You will feel as though you have stepped back in time walking past the enormous native rātā and rimu trees....
View ArticleGisborne Canoe and Tramping Club - Whinray Scenic Reserve
Whinray Scenic Reserve is a 429ha reserve featuring original native forest and a spectacular set of waterfalls on the wild and scenic Motu River. This trip will probably be a “there and back” walk...
View ArticleLighthouses and Lakes Walk
Discover the hidden gem of the Parangarahu Lakes area, nestled against the rugged South Coast. You’ll experience stunning views of Wellington Harbour and the Cook Straight. Learn why the area is...
View ArticleŌrua-pouanui/Baring Head Open Day
Wind your way uphill to one of Wellington’s most iconic landmarks – the Ōrua-pouanui/Baring Head lighthouse at East Harbour Regional Park. Take in sweeping views from high above the rocky coastline,...
View ArticleGisborne Canoe and Tramping Club - Matawai Forest Quarry
Follow the track from “The Quarry” parking area through tall forest in Matawai Conservation Area, in the headwaters of the Motu River. May include the short walk to the Mountain Safety Council Hut as...
View ArticleRedwood 4WD Adventure
Bookings required 4WD into Matai Creek in the Hukinga Valley and visit stunning hard to reach parts of Akatarawa Forest. Catch a ride with one of the 4WD vehicles provided by Cross Country Vehicle Club...
View ArticleMt Climie Adventure Trip
Bookings required Catch a ride to the top of Mt Climie with one of the 4WD vehicles provided by Cross Country Vehicle Club. No private cars can be used. At the top you will be able to see the...
View ArticleMaunga Clean Up and Sky Waka Gondola Experience
Take a hike on a volcano and help remove visitor rubbish that didn't make it to the bin. Afterwards, grab a complimentary ride on the sky waka gondola. A plan for the walk, a safety brief and paperwork...
View ArticleLake Rotopounamu Walk
The Project Tongariro forest restoration project has been running at Lake Rotopounamu for over 15 years and the improvement to birdlife is remarkable! Join Project Tongariro volunteers for a walk...
View ArticleTe Porere Redoubt Cultural Visit
Sitting On the Flanks of Mt Tongariro, Is a History Gem Waiting to Be Rediscovered! Come and explore the Te Porere Redoubt with a local Ngati Hikairo representative. Listen to the korero about the...
View ArticleBelmont 4WD Adventure
Bookings required Take on a daring adventure off the beaten track and take in the sweeping vistas of Kāpiti Island and Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour. It is a great opportunity to see Transmission Gully...
View ArticleMt Tihia Tramp
Do you know all the local walking tracks? Would you like to explore a little-known side of the Te Ponanga Saddle? Join local conservationist and tramper Shirley Potter, who will guide you along a...
View ArticleOkupata Caves
With Hillary outdoors staff as your guides, wade through an underground stream beneath the cover of darkness, and among the labyrinth of caves home to glow worms, unique limestone formations and native...
View ArticleTuroa Alpine South East Basin Meander
Have you experienced Turoa in the summer? There are beautiful valleys and striking volcanic features tucked away nearby. Come for a wander up to the Wintergarden, then a scramble over the rocky terrain...
View ArticleOpepe Bush Walk
Drive to Opepe Reserve, walk formed track past old redoubt site down old Napier-Taupo Road (1870's to 1961/62) and on unformed trapping tracks with various relics and forest successions. Then cross...
View ArticleWhangaehu Lahar Volcanic Floods Tramp
Discover the volcanic history of Mt Ruapehu on this off-track hike down the lahar path from the top of the Tukino Mountain Road. Look at paths from the ancient Rangipo mega lahars, and the more recent...
View ArticleGisborne Canoe and Tramping Club - Maraenui Rd, Whareratas
This will be a farmland and bush remnants walk with some stream crossings, and views if we have a good day. Probably about 8km of walking along farm tracks, forestry tracks, and regenerating open...
View ArticleWainui Water Walk
Booking required Experience the beautiful native forest while our ranger shares stories about the water collection area and how this freshwater source ends up in Wellington’s taps. You’ll get to...
View ArticleGisborne Canoe and Tramping Club - Koranga Forks Hut
Koranga Forks Hut is situated in a clearing at the junction of the Koranga River and Kahunui Stream. These join to form the Waioeka River. The walk from the end of Moanui Road is an easy track through...
View ArticleMarlborough Family Challenge
In Marlborough, we are blessed with stunning walking tracks. This summer, the Port Marlborough Pavilion challenges you to discover, explore and connect with these amazing tracks. Visit the tracks in...
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