Lake Waikaremoana

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  Multi-day Hiking
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  Kayaking
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  Rafting
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  Caving
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  Biking
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  Glacier Walking
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  Scuba Diving
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  Snorkelling

Start:	Rotorua
Finish:	Rotorua
Length:	4 days
Grade:	C (track uneven in places) Grade C Up to 6 hours of physical activity per day At times carrying a backpack of 5-6kgs (11-13 lbs) Tracks generally in good condition Altitude gains of up to 600m (2000ft) on harder days No hiking experience necessary Reasonable standard of fitness required View all Grades
Accom:	Backcountry Huts
Price:	NZ$1,390
Departs:	Oct - May - see see departures

Highlights: Journey through a forgotten wilderness area steeped in rich Maori history. Circumnavigate the beautiful and pristine Lake Waikaremoana, hike through dense native rainforest, take opportunities for swimming in the secluded lake bays, all in a most diverse botanical region of New Zealand. Opportunities to hear the native kiwi.

Lake Waikaremoana is situated in Te Urewera National Park, the largest area of untouched natural wilderness remaining in the North Island of New Zealand.

Journey deep into New Zealand's last frontier, a land cloaked in mist, mysticism and primordial forest. This unique Great Walk circumnavigates the lake shore for two days, before climbing to the top of Panekiri Ridge for breathtaking views of the endless mountains of Te Urewera, the lake, and the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy this hut-to-hut hiking expedition, with secluded beaches, fascinating history, opportunities to hear the native kiwi and truly breathtaking views.

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