Activities
Mountain bike trails
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The Te Iringa track is an amazing adventure ride that takes you deep in to the Kaimanawa Ranges. You get the opportunity to ride amongst some of New Zealand’s best native forest on a track that will challenge your skills.

Tramping Tracks
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Head off into the back country with everything you need on your back and explore some of New Zealand’s great walks. Numerous tracks are available, from one hour to four days or more through beautiful Beech forest, mountains and valleys with plenty of wildlife to see.

Hunting
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Hunt the elusive Sika deer. The Kaimanawa Forest is home to the largest population of Sika deer in the Southern Hemisphere.

Fishing
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Lakes and rivers all offer fantastic opportunities to fish for Brown and Rainbow Trout. Great spots can be found within a half hour drive.

Native orchids (Flowering between November-January)
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Iwitahi Native Orchid Heritage Protection Area is a very special place, home to more than 30 species of New Zealand native orchids.

Kaimanawa Rock Wall
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Visit the mysterious Kaimanawa Wall, man-made megalithic structure or work of nature? You decide.

Black Sky
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On a clear night, wrap up warm and sit back to enjoy spectacular views of star constellations and the Milky Way. This remote area has very little artificial light pollution making it ideal for star gazers.