Te
Urewera National Park New Zealand New Zealand
's fourth largest and home to a large part of
forests in the North Island. It is also the ancestral
home of the Tuhoe tribe exceptional.
The legend of Te Urewera National Park New Zealand
He believes that the Tuhoe people belong to Pukohurangi
Hine (fog maiden) and Te Maunga (the mountain)
mythical line. For this reason, they are also
known as "The Children of fog.
Tourist attractions in Te Urewera National Park
New Zealand
Lake Waikaremoana is the centre of all activities
in Te Urewera National Park. It is difficult
to believe that a major landslide on the river
Waikaremoana formed this spectacular fjord as
a lake, which is as deep as 250 meters in places,
some 2200 years.
Waikareiti lake, dotted with small islands,
home to marine ecosystems is a popular fishing
spots in the region.
Aniwaniwa Museum is also a must visit in order
to better understand the ecological heritage
enshrined in the forests and lakes of Te Urewera
National Park.
The flora and fauna in Te Urewera National Park
New Zealand
Silver and beech mountain ridge dominate the
landscape, while rimu, beech red, rata, tawa
kamahi form and the dominant vegetation in the
lower levels of Te Urewera National Park.
Te Urewera National Park is a paradise for ornithologists.
Almost all species of birds can be found in
the woods at some point during your trip, organized
by visits to New Zealand. However, the visit
of certain birds would give you more pleasure
than others including the North Island brown
kiwi, blue duck, yellow-crowned parakeet, parrot
bush, New Zealand falcon and blue-acacia kokako
.
Activities in Te Urewera National Park New
Zealand
Race walking around Lake Waikaremoana is one
of the best in the country. Alternatively, you
can also take walks and hikes, which can last
anywhere between a few minutes and a few days
from the Aniwaniwa Falls centre. The boating,
fly fishing, guided hunting and game are other
popular activities in Te Urewera National Park.
Accommodation in Te Urewera National Park New
Zealand
You can camp campgrounds near Lake Waikaremoana
or stay in the boxes provided by the Department
of Conservation, New Zealand. You can also stay
in the family or Bed and Breakfast hotels at
Wairoa, the nearest city to the national park,
with visits to New Zealand packages.
Tours in New Zealand offers tourist reservations
and travel packages for visits Te Urewera National
Park New Zealand.
