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Plan and prepareLAKEWAIKAREMOANADuration: 3–4 daysDistance: 46 km (one way)100 kmGreat Walks season:All year

LAKEWAIKAREMOANAA refuge amongst prehistoric rainforestwith access to some of New Zealand’smost iconic birds, this Great Walk aroundthe shoreline of Lake Waikaremoana istruly outstanding.A visit to the heart of Te Urewera onthe eastern side of the North Island willoffer a glimpse of how New Zealandused to be.Elevation profile & track guidePanekire Hut36 bunks1100 m1000 mWaiopaoa Hut30 bunks20 campers900 m OnepotoBayShelter800 m700 m600 m9 km / 4 – 6 hrs8 km / 3 – 4 hrsNau mai, Haere maiKo Te Waikaukau o nā Mātua TupunaKo Panekire Te MaunaKo Haumapuhia Te TipuaKo Waikaretaheke Te AwaKo Te Umuariki Te TanataKo Tūhoe Te IwiWelcome to Waikaremoana, homeof the Nāi Tūhoe people, theChildren of the Mist. Pay homageto Waikaremoana (sea of ripplingwaters) as you scale the heightsof Panekire. Learn the legend ofHaumapuhia and immerse yourself inthe ambience of this special place.Day 1: Onepoto to Panekire Hut4–6 hours, 9 kmThis is the most strenuous part ofthe trip, but the views from Panekiremake it worthwhile. The track startsfrom the Onepoto Shelter and leadsyou through the former ArmedConstabulary Redoubt Parade Groundbefore climbing steadily up to thetop of Panekire Bluff. You’ll enjoyspectacular views across the lake asyou follow the undulating ridgelinebefore reaching Puketapu Trig(1180 metres) and onto Panekire Hut.Day 2: Panekire Hutto Waiopaoa Hut3–4 hours, 8 kmFrom Panekire Hut, thetrack heads southwest downthe range to the top of thePanekire descent. From herethe track drops steeply offthe range into rolling valleysof beech, podocarp andkāmahi forest and the lake.Lake Waikaremoana is a semicirculartrack that can be walked in eitherdirection. The track is well marked andsignposted, but some sections may besteep, rough or muddy. This brochuredescribes a 4-day hike from Onepototo Hopuruahine for independent, nonguided walkers.Duration: 3 – 4 daysDistance: 46 km (one way)Great Walks season:All yearCOVER : Panekire Bluff, Daniel DeansABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT: Day 1: Daniel Deans, Days 2 and 3: Chris McLennan,Day 4: Kathrin and Stefan Marks (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)MAIN PHOTO: View from Panekire Bluff, Daniel Deans

hutKorokoro20 campersMaraunui20 campersMarauiti Hut25 bunksWaiharuru40 bunks20 campers12 km / 5 hrsDay 3: Waiopaoa Hut to Marauiti Hut5 hours, 12 kmHead up the Waiopaoa Stream a shortdistance before crossing grassy flats andheading through kānuka forest on thelakeshore. The track, while undulating,weaves its way through rimu wooded areasand along the lake edge to Marauiti Hut.A worthwhile side trip on this day is a 1-hourreturn trip to the amazing Korokoro Falls.Instead of staying at Marauiti Hut, you maylike to continue to Waiharuru Hut—take awalk at dusk to the edge of Puketukutukupeninsula and listen out for the call of kiwi.TapuaenuiShelter20 camperscampsiteWhanganui Hut18 bunks17 km / 4 – 6 hrsDay 4: Marauiti Hut to Hopuruahine Landing4–6 hours, 17 kmThis is another moderate day of walking with plentyof fantastic photo opportunities and chances to relaxbeside the lake’s edge. From Waiharuru Hut, the trackclimbs over the Pukehou ridge following the kiwienclosure fence line all the way down to TapuaenuiCampsite, and leads on to Hopuruahine Landing.ShelterHopuruahineLanding

1HighlightsPhoto: Kathrin & Stefan Marks (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)21 Take a dip in the cool, crystal-clearwater after a long day’s hike. There areplenty of spots along the track, and atmost of the huts and campsites.Photo: Chris McLennan432 Soak up the rich spiritual history of thearea, which is home to Nāi Tūhoe, thelocal Māori people, who are also knownas Nā Tamariki o te Kohu—‘the Childrenof the Mist’.3 Take a short walk (1 hour return) up theside track from Korokoro Campsite tothe beautiful Korokoro Falls. This is amust-see!4 Climb to the top of the Panekire Bluffto enjoy the breath-taking panoramicviews of Lake Waikaremoana.5 Be served up an auditory treat as nativebirdsong echoes across the forest—thosestaying at Waiharuru Hut may hear kiwicalling at night.Photo: Chris McLennanPhoto: Daniel Deans4Photo: Andrew Walmsley (andrewwalmsleyphotography.com)

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TAUPOGISBORNELakeTaupoLAKEWAIKAREMOANAWhat do I do next?TaumarunuiWaikaremoanaVisitor CentreTurangiStart off at greatwalks.co.nz/waikaremoana formore information.Waikaremoana can be approachedfrom two directions. Te UreweraRoute (SH38) links Wairoa and theEast Coast with the central NorthIsland, and passes the lake and TeUrewera Visitor Centre.FrasertownTONGARIRONORTHERN CIRCUITNUIYGetting thereWairoaNational ParkWhakapapa VillageTongariro NationalPark Visitor CentreRaetihiBook your huts andcampsites online atOhakunebookings.doc.govt.nz. Onepoto, 64 km from Wairoa.  Hopuruahine Landing, 155 kmfrom Rotorua.WaiouruNAPIERBook your transport to andfrom the track.TaihapeWHANGANUIBuy your food and pack yourbags – download the GreatWalks packing list and makesure you have everything youMartonneed for a 4-day independentBullsunguided walk.FeildingDannevirkeAshhurstWoodville and make ead up on safetyRPALMERSTONsureyou’rewellprepared forNORTHFoxtonyour journeyPahiatuaand changeableweather at greatwalks.co.nz/Shannonwaikaremoana.LEVINoxton BeachEketahunaOtakiWER HUTTNGTONWellingtonentre heck the weather, and makeCsure you’ve downloaded andprinted your ticket. You canMASTERTONalso getthe latest weatherCarterton from Te UreweraupdatesGreytownVisitor Centre.FeatherstonMartinboroughAll set! Lace up your bootsand get hiking. Don’t forgetto share your experience onfacebook.com/GreatWalks.For in-depthlocal knowledge, visit:Te Urewera Visitor CentreTe Kura Whenua6249 Lake Road, SH38Waikaremoana 4195Phone: 64 6 837 3803Email: hed by:Department of Conservation, Marketing TeamPO Box 10420, Wellington 6143, New ZealandSeptember 2019R160827Editing and design:Creative Services, DOC National Office* Prices are accurate at the time of publication.This publication is produced using paper sourced fromwell-managed, renewable and legally logged forests.HASTINGS0OtaneWaipawaWaipukurau2550 kmThe route has long sections ofunsealed gravel road.There is free public parking at the WaikaremoanaHoliday Park and the nearby Te Urewera VisitorCentre. There are water taxi services availablebetween various points on the lake. We recommendbooking transport services in advance, especially inthe quieter season, as they operate on demand.Know before you goIt is important to plan your tripthoroughly to ensure you stay safe,and have a great time. Before yougo, know the Outdoor SafetyCode – 5 Simple rules to help you#makeithome.1. Plan your trip. Travel timesvary greatly in New Zealand, socarefully planning your route isessential. Seek local informationabout what to take, and allowenough time for the journey. Bookaccommodation, transport andtransfers to the start/end oftrack early.2. Tell someone your plans. Safetyis your responsibility. Leave yourintentions – including your tripdetails and emergency contactinformation – with a trustedcontact. It could save your lifeif things go wrong. Head tomountainsafety.org.nz for moreinformation.3. Be aware of the weather.New Zealand weather is verychangeable. Plan for theworst, expect the best. Checkmetservice.com for the most upto date info.4. Know your limits. Always followthe track markers and signpostedtracks. Off-track navigation is notrecommended for novice walkersin New Zealand. A good level offitness is required to walk thetrack. You can expect to walkup to 6 hours a day dependingon your fitness level. If you getinto trouble don’t make a badsituation worse. Think STAR –Stop / Think / Assess / React.5. Take sufficient supplies. WithNZ’s changeable conditions manyhikers are frequently caught outby isolated local conditions.Carry – and expect to use – rainjackets all year round. Take anextra day’s supply of food andan emergency shelter. Don’t relyon cellphone signal alone forcommunication. Food and drinksare not available to purchase atGreat Walks huts or campsites.Plan to be self-sufficient.Lake Waikaremoana safety This track is not recommendedfor children under age 10,because of the exposedmountainous environment andoften adverse weather conditions. Lake Waikaremoana lies betweenaltitudes of 600 and 1200 metres.Cold temperatures, snow, strongwinds and heavy rain can occurat any time of the year. Go to greatwalks.co.nz/waikaremoana ‘Know beforeyou go’ section for detailed safetyinformation, and ‘What to take’section for a comprehensive gearlist.Remember – your safety isyour responsibility

water after a long day's hike. There are plenty of spots along the track, and at most of the huts and campsites. 2 Soak up the rich spiritual history of the area, which is home to Nāi Tūhoe, the local Māori people, who are also known as Nā Tamariki o te Kohu—'the Children of the Mist'.