Wairarapa is 100kms north of Wellington
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Wairarapa's only bush walk

The walk is a two-night, three-day walk (other options can be discussed with Shona).
The first night is spent in a comfortable cabin nestled  in beautiful virgin bush, where the dawn chorus will take you back in time.
Night two is even more spectacular --- its a group of unique cabins overlooking a lovely river valley. Here the spa pool is something else! Imagine sliding into the spa with a glass of wine in your hand, nothing beats it after a long day on the trail.

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Day one
You start at lunch time and walk through two river valleys along an old logging track unguided for 10km to the first hut, and then walk along a logging road for 2kms through the forest to the bush cabin. At the cabin you can either have a relaxing drink with friends before dinner or take your wine and cheese 10 minutes up the track to a clearing overlooking the beautiful Kiriwhakapapa valley.
Day two
You will be guided through 13 km of lovely native bush and farmland with great views (there are three climbs). This walk is mostly along old logging roads. You will get a lovely hot cup of tea at the Wilderness Cafe in the afternoon before the last climb. Then down to the cabins at Reef Hill where you will be treated to a hot spa, shower or cool swim in the river.
Day three
The last day gives you time to explore the surrounding area, have a late morning tea and a leisurely wander back to your car either through the river or over the hill, depending on the weather or a more strenuous 2 hour walk along the tops.

Trip Grading

"Age is no barrier" is our philosophy. The Tararua Walk caters for all ages. The trip is a medium fitness trip but we can cater for those who are not so able but still want to have the group experience. These adventures can be undertaken by anyone of reasonable fitness and a positive frame of mind. We combine good healthy exercise with time to rest and relax. Of course, as with any outdoor activity, the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your experience.

Expert guides
The three day Tararua experience offers tourists, friends, family and work mates, time to enjoy sharing experiences in the outdoors. We cater for all fitness levels and capabilities. Our guides have collectively over 74 years experience in tramping and would love to share their passion of the bush with you. All have first aid training and radio communications in case of emergency.
Tararua walk cost
Fully catered is only $295 per person. Minimum number before a trip can go ahead is four.

If you choose self catering on the first night the cost is reduced to $259 per person.

The fee includes:
  • Transport to the start of the track from the parking point.
  • All meals and accommodation & Landowner access fees.
  • Guide for Day Two.
  • Pack cartage available at $10 per pack.
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