The Nature-Culture Walk takes place within the splendor of Aotearoa-New Zealand’s native forests with luxuriant plant and abundant bird life.

The local Maori guides provide a relaxing, stress free, informative and entertaining walk which is supported by the beauty and peace of nature.

 

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pureORAwalks guides are all Maori whose ancestors have utilised forest resources for centuries and whom regard themselves as kaitiaki/guardians of the realm of Tane-Mahuta/God of the Forest. Our guides provide a relaxing, stress free, informative and entertaining walk which is supported by the beauty and peace of nature.

Visitors get to experience the ‘korowai/cloak of silence’ walk with dinosaurs, gather a food basket and put together a first aid kit with ingredients supplied by nature. Learn to weave a harakeke/flax bracelet or carve a taonga/treasure from pumice, and sing a Maori waiata/song

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The Nature-Culture Walk sets out from one of three stunning Central North Island locations:

Lake Rotopounamu Track - Rotopounamu track winds through outstanding native forest to the secluded and picturesque white sands of the lake

• In Tongariro National Park - just south of Turangi
• Duration: 3.5 hours

Rimu Track - Rimu track follows the Kakaho Stream through dense rimu forest before climbing to an expansive viewing point

• In the Pureora Forest Park, northeast of Lake Taupo
• Duration: 3 hours

Whirinaki River Road Loop Track - walk through the forest to the Whirinaki River then continue along the river with Mt Moerangi to your left and through the densest podocarp forest found in NZ to the beautiful Whirinaki Falls

• The Whirinaki River Road loop track is a longer walk
• Duration: 4-6 hours

All walking tracks are easy-grade suitable for people of any age.

Transport to and from the bushwalk locations can be arranged for an extra charge of $40 per person

Each guided tour includes:

• Professional Guiding - by local Maori guides
• Interpretaion of the flora & fauna delivered in a unique style
• Storytelling - Hear stories of the living landscapes, the people, and the traditions
• Some catering is provided. Organic and indigenous Maori food options are available
• Cultural Activity – Weave or carve something to take home.

Minimum: 2pax, Maximum: 20pax

The Nature-Culture Walk is available Privately Guided too.

Please read our terms and conditions including a list of what you will need to bring when you come.