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Eastern Okataina Walkway

Okataina Ratas

Okataina Ratas

The Okataina Ratas are probably the biggest in New Zealand. The tree called the Phantom has been measured with a ...   More ▶︎
Okataina Ratas

Okataina Ratas

This is a challenging detour off the Eastern Okataina Walkway. It is mostly off track with only basic markers. Good ...   More ▶︎
The Phantom

The Phantom

Probably New Zealand's biggest Northern Rata Tree. Measured with a trunk diameter of 4.5m   More ▶︎
The Lone Tawa

The Lone Tawa

This Tawa sits in the middle of a small clearing which was once an old skid site. Just a nice ...   More ▶︎
The Cathedral

The Cathedral

This group of Rata root structures creates a series of arches somewhat like in a cathedral   More ▶︎
Okareka Tobins Hill to Miller Rd

Okareka Tobins Hill to Miller Rd

Walk the normal Okareka Walkway (a lovely easy walk with a lot of boardwalks), then head to the farm gate ...   More ▶︎
The track up Whakapoungakau

The track up Whakapoungakau

The track up Whakapoungakau is good, most of it following the course of the Western Okataina Walkway   More ▶︎
The old Rata Tree

The old Rata Tree

This old rata stump is a landmark near the spot where the Whakapoungakau track turns off the Western Okataina Walkway   More ▶︎
Tracks around Okataina School Camp

Tracks around Okataina School Camp

Park your car at the school camp and there are walks that can keep you occupied for a half day ...   More ▶︎
Whakaupoungaku

Whakaupoungaku

The summit of Whakapoungakau is just off the Western Okataina Walkway. The summit is a pleasant place, with grassy clearing ...   More ▶︎
Whakaupoungaku Summit

Whakaupoungaku Summit

The summit of Whakapoungakau is graced with this mast and a trig station. However it is a sunny grassy place ...   More ▶︎
Tarawera Trail

Tarawera Trail

The first day of what will eventually be a three day trip around Lake tarawera   More ▶︎
Tikitapu Reserve Loop Track

Tikitapu Reserve Loop Track

GPX file of this track   More ▶︎
Tarawera Trail

Tarawera Trail

The first day of what will eventually be a three day trip around Lake tarawera   More ▶︎
Tikitapu Reserve Loop Track

Tikitapu Reserve Loop Track

Just a short walk with interpretation signs. Metaled surface added by yours truely and many others using wheelbarrows. This would be ...   More ▶︎
Sign at the Beginning of the Tikitapu Loop Track

Sign at the Beginning of the Tikitapu Loop Track

These keen volunteers are posing immediately after erecting this sign at the beginning of the Tikitapu Loop Track   More ▶︎
Tarawera Trail

Tarawera Trail

Beautiful everywhere   More ▶︎
Around Lake Tikitapu

Around Lake Tikitapu

A popular walk taking just over an hour. You will meet just about everyone from Rotorua who is walking their ...   More ▶︎
Lake Tikitapu

Lake Tikitapu

A popular walk taking just over an hour. You will meet just about everyone from Rotorua who is walking their ...   More ▶︎