We offer a one, two or three day walking package, with gear transported, that enables you to experience stunning views of Mt Ruapehu, The Ruahines, the Kawhatau river and surrounding
Tarata Fishaway Lodge. We are your hosts, The Mattock family. Our aim is to make your stay comfortable, memorable and fun. In addition to the breath taking views, we have
If you’re heading north, why not grab an ice cream and stop in at this quintessential kiwi swimming spot in Taihape. This river is characterized by well-defined pools and is
These magical and extremely intriguing Boulders are known as cannon ball concretions made from mudstone. Some are particularly large. It is believed that millions of years ago rivers carried sediment
NZ’s most extensive remaining stands of kaikawaka (mountain cedar) grow in Hihitahi plateau. A 3-hr track to Zeke’s Hut (4 beds) at first climbs steeply through mid-altitude forest dominated by
A 35-min loop leads in through scrub and restoration plantings, before climbing steeply to old-growht forest with podocarps emergent from a tawa-titoki canopy. Hinau and white maire are common on
Unique remnant of cool-dry podocarp forest (kahikatea, matai, totara), at its best in the spring when the many kowhai are in bloom. The understorey is exceptionally rich in small-leaved divaricating
This area has been a popular swimming and picnic spot for over 100 years. Early settlers named this reserve from the fact that when they saw the surrounding cliffs; they
Campground with a bushwalk and views of the Rangitikei River’s most spectacular reaches. Track is flat till first lookout (5 min), then climbs to a second lookout (15 min), follows
Walk around Taihape and discover the heritage of the town starting in the 1900’s. Visit the Town Hall opened in 1912 Visit the Cascade Brewery opened in 1935 Visit the