Discover Lake Rotopounamu

Part of the Mahi Aroha Summer Programme: The Project Tongariro forest restoration project has been running at Lake Rotopounamu for over 12 years and the improvement to birdlife is remarkable!

• Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)

Waipakihi HeliHike

Part of the Mahi Aroha Summer Programme: There are not many walks that start with such a thrilling take off, but this is certainly one of them.

• Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)

Wild at Heart

Part of the Mahi Aroha Summer Programme: Take a rare and guided visit to the Waiouru Military Base, the Moawhango Ecological District and the home of the wild Kaimanawa horse.

• Duration: 9 Hours (approx.)

Come Fly with Me.. Kite-Flying Day

Join Project Tongariro and the NZ Kitefliers Association for a family fun day on the Chateau Tongariro golf course. A sausage sizzle will keep you fuelled while we get stuck into kite making and, of course, flying.

Sulphur and Secrets

Part of the Mahi Aroha Summer Programme: Come and discover the beauty, diversity and dynamic nature of the mysterious Rotokawa geothermal area and learn how energy production and conservation can work side-by-side.

• Duration: 6 Hours (approx.)

Te Maari Eruption

This is a unique and challenging tramping experience, hiking through areas impacted by the 2012 Te Maari eruption, the most recent in the Tongariro National Park. Children under the age of 14 are unauthorised for this trip.

• Duration: 9 Hours (approx.)

Boyd to Oamaru HeliHike

Helicopter into the remote Boyd airstrip in the Kaimanawa Forest Park, hike 15 km through the Oamaru Valley to the headwaters of the mighty Mohaka River. *Please note, Children under the age of 13 are not authorised for this trip.

• Duration: 9 Hours (approx.)

Wairakei Wildlife Santuary

Visit Wairakei Golf Course by car and tour the Golf course looking at benefits of a predator proof fence. Discuss the further benefit to wildlife, plants and the golfing experience. [possibly] be part of a kiwi chick release.

• Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)

Landscape Photography

Part of the Mahi Aroha Summer Programme: Capture the beauty of our natural surrounds and display it as a keepsake for years to come.

• Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)

Poronui Mountain Bike Trip

Part of the Mahi Aroha Summer Programme: Explore the fringes of the Mohaka River and Poronui Station like never before.

• Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)

Owhango Alive

Part of the Mahi Aroha Summer Programme: Owhango Alive is the community group responsible for bringing back abundant native plant and birdlife to the Ohinetonga Reserve through their successful and continued fight against pests.

• Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)

Okupata Caves Adventure- Morning session

Part of the Mahi Aroha Summer Programme: Come and explore the magic of the Okupata limestone caves lying quietly beneath the Tongariro Forest. Great for families or a group of friends.

• Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)

Okupata Caves Adventure- Afternoon Session

Part of the Mahi Aroha Summer Programme: Come and explore the magic of the Okupata limestone caves lying quietly beneath the Tongariro Forest. Great for families or a group of friends.

• Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)