Photo: Mount Hikurangi – Ruakumara Forest Park (Stragglers, Stunning Views, Beach Vibes and Robbie Burns)
Te Urewera is the homeland of Tūhoe and is looked after under its own act of Parliament. It surrounds Lake Waikaremoana, whose Great Walk is one of the best known in the country. Nearby, the Whirinaki forest and the more remote East Cape ranges are quieter.
The club's reports include the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk, huts in the Whirinaki such as Central Whirinaki and Upper Whirinaki, and trips towards Mt Hikurangi and the Raukūmara. April is the busiest month, which fits Easter trips.
Highlight trips
Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk2018 · Easy-Medium
Mount Hikurangi – Ruakumara Forest Park (Stragglers, Stunning Views, Beach Vibes and Robbie Burns)2025 · Medium-Fit
Mānawatia a Matariki! Manuoha – Sandy Bay Circuit2022 · Medium
Upper Whirinaki Hut Whirinaki FP – River Road2015 · Medium
Whirinaki Forest, Te Pua-a-Tāne Circuit2020 · Easy-Medium- From the newsletterAnzac Weekend Fit Trip – UrewerasThe Fit trip to the Ureweras was in trouble before the Duchess even left Wellington. Firstly Anita decided to do the FE trip and was trying to get hold of Tony Stone all week to see if he would lead the Fit trip. They eventually made contact on Thursday night…