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Te Urewera National Park New Zealand is New Zealand's fourth largest and home to a substantial portion of native forests in the North Island. It is also the ancestral home of the exceptional Tuhoe tribe.
The legend of Te Urewera National Park New Zealand
It is believed that the Tuhoe people belong to Hine Pukohurangi (the mist maiden) and Te Maunga (the mountain) mythical bloodline. For this reason they are also known as 'Children of the mist.
Tourist Attractions in Te Urewera National Park New Zealand
Lake Waikaremoana is the center of all activities in Te Urewera National Park. It is hard to believe that a major landslide on the Waikaremoana River formed this spectacular fiord like lake, which is as deep as 250 m in places, some 2200 years ago.
Lake Waikareiti, dotted with tiny islands, is home to native marine ecosystems is one of the popular fishing spots in the region.
Aniwaniwa Museum is also a must visit to better understand the ecological heritage enshrined in the forests and lakes of Te Urewera National Park.
Flora and Fauna in Te Urewera National Park New Zealand
Silver and mountain beeches dominate the ridge landscape, while rimu, red beech, rata, tawa and kamahi form the dominant vegetation in the lower levels of Te Urewera National Park.
Te Urewera National Park is a birdwatchers paradise. Nearly all species of birds can be spotted in the woods at some point in the course of your stay, arranged by Tours to New Zealand. However, the sightseeing of some birds would give you more pleasure than others including North Island brown kiwi, blue duck, yellow-crowned parakeet, bush parrot, New Zealand falcon and the blue-wattle kokako.
Activities in Te Urewera National Park New Zealand
Walking track around the Lake Waikaremoana is one of the best in the country. Alternatively, you can also undertake treks and hikes that can last from anywhere between few minutes and few days from the Aniwaniwa Falls center. Boating, fly-fishing, and guided hunting for game are the other popular activities in Te Urewera National Park.
Accommodation in Te Urewera National Park New Zealand
You can camp at the designated campsites near Lake Waikaremoana or lodge in the huts provided by Department of Conservation, New Zealand. You can also stay at the homesteads or Bed and Breakfast hotels available at Wairoa, the closest town to the national park, with Tours to New Zealand packages.
Tours to New Zealand offers tour bookings and travel packages for tours to Te Urewera National Park New Zealand.
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