Te Urewera National Park provides an ideal track experience. Established in 1954, Te Urewera National Park widely known for its lustrous lakes and flora beauty. Lake Waikaremoana and Waikareiti are the two treasured gems of the zone. Lake Waikaremoana happens to be the greatest attraction for the tourists and natives alike. The locale is great for tramping and other recreational activities.
Te Urewera National Park, in the North Island of New Zealand, lies amid Bay Of Plenty and Hawke's Bay. It is spread over an area of about 2,127 Square Km. The reserve area was declared as a National Park on 28 July 1954. Since then it came under the DOC's supervision.
It consists of a wide range of native birds which comprise endangered species like Whio(Blue Duck), Kaka and Kiwi. DOC has come up with several projects to protect the ecology of the reserve.
Te Urewera is basically an uneven and a rugged plane. Moreover, its remote location makes the reserve all the more inaccessible. In a way, this helps a great deal in protecting the flora and fauna of the region from human intervention.
Traditionally, Te Urewera was a home of the Tuhoe people. Getting to Te Urewera National Park is pretty easy. Transportation is available from the near by towns.
Accommodation in Te Urewera National Park can be easily obtained at the Camping Ground and Lodge near the Lake Waikaremoana. As an add-on, even huts are available. Though, prior permit need to be taken for staying in the huts.
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The region is characterized by Native Rainforest. Te Urewera National Park experiences a Transitory Climate which can drastically vary. Summers are generally mild. Though, the weather conditions can become cold at any time of year. Regions witnesses heavy Frosts, Icy Rain, Wind and Snow during the winters.
Best Time to Visit the park: The Month of November to March.
The region even provides shelter to innumerable native birds like Kokako, Kiwi, Kaka (parrot), Whio (blue duck), Kakariki (parakeet), Toutouwai (robin) and Kereru (wood pigeon). Commonly seen native birds include Korimako (bellbirds), Tui, Tirairaka (fantails), Ruru (morepork owls), Kaka (parrots), New Zealand Falcon, Rifleman and North Island Robin
As far as the wild life is concerned, Te Urewera includes, Long-tailed Bat, Short-tailed Bat, Gecko, Skink, Koaro, Short-jawed Kokopu, Banded Kokopu, Blue-gilled Bully, Red-finned Bully, Long-finned Eel, Short-finned Eel, Common Bully, Cran's Bully, Torrentfish and Dwarf Galaxia,
Quick reference:
| Address: | Te Urewera National Park Visitor Centre |
| SH 38 | |
| RD 5 | |
| Wairoa | |
| Tel: +64 6 837 3803 |
Nothing beats the magnificent and enchanting Te Urewera National Park when it comes to great walks and scenic delight.
