How hard is Lake Waikaremoana walk?
The Lake Waikaremoana Track, located within Te Urewera National Park, is a 46 kilometre, three to four day tramping track of moderate difficulty. It follows the lakeshore for most of its length and is a moderately easy walk.
Is there cell phone coverage at Lake Waikaremoana?
Mobile phone coverage is limited, although strangely enough there is reception on the lake.
Why is Lake Waikaremoana closed?
Lake Waikaremoana will remain closed to the public during Alert Level 3. We feel as if transmission in our isolated bush communities would leave us defenceless. “We want to do all that we can to reduce risks for everyone in Te Urewera.
How long is the Waikaremoana track?
44 km
| Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk | |
|---|---|
| Lake Waikaremoana as viewed from track | |
| Length | 44 km (27 mi) |
| Location | Lake Waikaremoana, Te Urewera National Park, New Zealand |
| Designation | New Zealand Great Walk |
Can you swim in Lake Waikaremoana?
Moderate tramping, magnificent scenery and plenty of opportunity for swimming and fishing ensure the Lake Waikaremoana track is well used throughout the year.
Who owns Lake Waikaremoana?
“The lakebed is Maori freehold land leased by the Crown from the Tuhoe Charitable Trust (72 percent ownership) and the Wairoa-Waikaremoana Maori Trust Board (28 percent ownership),” said Mervyn English, Department of Conservation spokesman on Tuhoe, Te Urewera and Waikaremoana matters.
Are dogs allowed at Waikaremoana?
No pets. The holiday park is located in Te Urewera. To protect native animals in the park, dogs are not allowed. No open fires and fireworks.
What does Lake Waikaremoana mean in English?
sea of rippling waters
From the Maori Waikaremoana translates as ‘sea of rippling waters’. The lake lies in the heart of Tuhoe country.
How was waikaremoana formed?
Lake Waikaremoana It was formed about 2,200 years ago when a massive landslip blocked a gorge on the Waikaretāheke River. The gorge gradually filled with water, creating a lake up to 248 metres deep. The lake was lowered by 5 metres when hydroelectric power stations were built on waterways below between 1926 and 1948.
What does waikaremoana mean in Maori?
From the Maori Waikaremoana translates as ‘sea of rippling waters’. The lake lies in the heart of Tuhoe country.
What does Lake Waikaremoana?
It covers an area of 54 km2 (21 sq mi). From the Maori Waikaremoana translates as ‘sea of rippling waters’. The lake lies in the heart of Tuhoe country….
| Lake Waikaremoana | |
|---|---|
| Shore length1 | 102.3 km (63.6 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Settlements | Āniwaniwa |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
How long is the hike to Lake Waikaremoana?
Lake Waikaremoana is a semicircular track that can be walked in either direction. The track is well marked and signposted, but some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. This brochure describes a 4-day hike from Onepoto to Hopuruahine for independent, non- guided walkers.
How long to drive from Rotorua to Lake Waikaremoana?
The starting point for the Lake Waikaremoana Track is either Hopuruahine Landing (if doing the walk anti-clockwise) and Onepoto Bay (if doing the walk clockwise). Driving time from each of Rotorua and Lake Taupo is about three hours. There are no public transport facilities directly to the track.
Where to pick up water taxi at Lake Waikaremoana?
Water taxi pick-up and drop-off is in the near Whanganui Hut. This hut is around 300 metres away – lake level dependent. Fees are charged per person, per night to stay in huts and campsites on the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk. There are no fees for entry into Te Urewera or to complete a day walk on the track.
Which is the best hut on Lake Waikaremoana?
Waiopaoa Hut was our favourite hut on the Lake Waikaremoana Walk. It was a good size, clean and had two decent sized bunk rooms. The communal area had a big wood fire that worked brilliantly to keep us warm, despite it being 3C outside. This one felt nicely looked after, as all other huts on the Great Walks have been.