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Te Urewera National Park

This park has a vast, remote and forested wilderness; it is the largest untouched stretch of native forest remaining on the northern island. It has crystal clear lakes and rivers, which make the surrounding nature even more pretty. Besides its beautiful nature, this park is blessed with a rich heritage of Maori History and legend.

Outdoor

Beaches

There are some nice Beaches near the lakesides of this national park.

Fishing

Many visitors of this beautiful national park come to fish in the lakes. Please be sure your license is in order.

Tramping

There are many nice tramping opportunities in this area. There is one Great Walk (look at Tramping) in this area. This is a 4 days easy tramp which is best to be tramped from October till May. This tramp will bring you to nice lake Beaches where you can swim and fish (if you have a license). There are other multiple day tramp options in this national park. Of course there are some nice day tramps as well. For more information regarding tramping in this national park, please visit a DOC.

External Resources

  • DOC - Te Urewera National Park
  • Wairoa District Council (Including Te Urewera National Park)