Central North Island Natural Attractions

Mangorewa Walking Track

Set within the Mangorewa Ecological Area, the Mangorewa Walking Track is a unique insight into Rotorua's transport history. The Tauranga...

Blue Lake Walking Track

Blue Lake Walking Track is a circuit track around the Blue Lake which passes through both native and exotic forest. The track begins at the...

Te Waihou Walkway

The Te Waihou Walkway ranges from easy walking to steeper areas in places with stiles and steps, with boardwalk/wobbly walks constructed through...

Waitonga Falls Track

Rainbow Mountain-Summit Walking Track

After taking in the sights of the two craters on the Crater Lake walk, continue north and experience the Rainbow Mountain-Summit Walking Track. ...

Ohinemutu

Tarawera Outlet to Falls Walking Track

Tarawera Outlet to Falls Walking Track begins at the Tarawera Outlet swingbridge. Cross the bridge and take the right hand track at the junction....

Kaiate Falls

Also known as Te Rerekawau Falls, Kaiate Falls are the highlight of a forest reserve near Tauranga. Kaiate Falls are created where the Kaiate...

Lake Taupo

Just about everywhere you look in the Lake Taupo region you'll see a volcano. The most serene is Lake Taupo itself, created by an eruption so...

Mokaihaha Walking Track

The track from the South Road carpark leads to Lake Rotohokahoka (20 minutes) and West Road (2 hours).

Ten minutes walk from the carpark...

Tarawera Falls Walking Track

Experience the spectacular Tarawera Falls - where water surges out of fissures in a large rock cliff-face surrounded by native bush. The cliff is...

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Within 15 years of the 1886 Mount Tarawera Eruption, the hot springs of the Waimangu Geothermal System were established within the newly formed...

Mauao

The mountain of Mt Maunganui, known to the local Maori people as Mauao, is shrouded in legend and history. It's the dominant geological...

Whakapapa Nature Walk

Butchers Pool

Named after Mr Butcher, this free pool is located just south of Reporoa Village. Hot mineral water is piped directly from the adjacent spring...

Ketetahi Hut Track

Waikato River

New Zealand's longest river, the Waikato stretches 425km through the Waikato region, driving eight hydro dams with its awesome power. The name...

Mt Tarawera New Zealand

The Ngati Rangitihi sub-tribe of the Te Arawa people traditionally inhabited the north eastern side of Tarawera, including the sacred Ruawahia...

Tawhai Falls

Wairere Falls

The Wairere Falls track takes walkers through a beautiful, diverse range of natural scenery.

Besides the spectacular 153m high falls there...