Afoot guided walks & treks

Suggested Walks and Treks

Upcoming Trips Schedule

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29 - 30 Oct '20 Mangatainoka Hot Springs
30 - 30 Oct '20 Dominie Biv & Kaweka Flats - Day Trip
14 - 17 Dec '20 Ruahine Crossing
4 - 5 Jan '21 Mangatainoka Hot Springs
14 - 14 Aug '21 Shine Falls & White Pine Bush Day Trip
11 - 14 Apr '22 Ruahine Crossing

Boundary Stream

A day trip (Grade - Easy) to one of only six "Mainland Island" restoration projects undertaken by DOC.

The 800 ha Boundary Stream Scenic Reserve is located one hour north of Napier and is ideal for day trips with easy tramping and for experiencing New Zealand flora and fauna.

The pest eradication programme sees the wide range of plants providing an environment for increasing number of native birds such as tui, bellbird, rifleman, tomtit, fantail, whitehead, silver-eye, grey warbler, kereru and morepork.

Shine Falls in the park is spectacular at 68m and is a great place for a picnic (and a swim for the brave!). Side trips to Lake Opouahi Kiwi Reserve, Lake Tutira and White Pine Bush can be included in this day trip.

Boundary Stream

Boundary Stream below Shine Falls

Price: $185 per person

Bell Rock

Bell Rock is a fabulous viewpoint on the Maungaharuru Range north of Napier with stunning views to the west towards the Kaweka and Whirinaki Forest Parks.

This is a relatively easy three hour return walk and can be incorporated with trips to Boundary Stream and Shine Falls for a full day.

Bell Rock

Bell Rock

Price: $185 per person

Mangatainoka Hot Springs

Visit one of the hidden jewels of Hawkes Bay. Just a three hour trek along the beautiful Mohaka River brings you to Te Puia Lodge

A short walk upstream brings us to the thermal pools. A therapeutic rest and a dive into the cool Mohaka beside is truly invigorating!

Two days, one night (Grade - Easy/Medium)

Keen fisherman return via the river, as an alternative up to Makino Trig and back along the ridge

Complete the trip with another rest, this time in the Mangatutu Hot Springs at Blue Gum car park

Mangatainoka Hot Springs

Mohaka River

Price: $295 per person

Tramp in, Raft out option - Kaweka Ranges

Afoot can organise an overnight or multi-day tramp in the Kaweka Ranges with an option to raft out on the Mohaka Riiver with our friends at Mohaka Rafting.

There trips are a real treat for families, corporate team-building and schools.

Price: $350 - $750 per person

Ruahine Crossing

"In the Footsteps of William Colenso"

Follow the route taken by the first pakeha across the Ruahines

Visit the Colenso cairns on both sides of the ranges

Four days, three nights (Grade - Hard)

Start Hawkes Bay, end Taihape

Return transport to Hawkes Bay included

Ruahine Crossing

Early morning from Sunrise Hut

Price: $725 per person

Kaweka Crossing

The longest stretch of unroaded wilderness in the North Island

Volcanic tussock valleys, fishing in the Mohaka and Ngararoro Rivers, the famous Maingatanoika Hot Springs

Six days, five nights (Grade - Hard)

Return transport to Hawkes Bay included

Kaweka Crossing

Ngararoro Valley from Boyd Rocks

Price: $945 per person

Waikamaka Catchment & The Maropea River

Cross the Ruahine divide into the Waikamaka and Maropea Rivers

Four days, three nights or three days, two nights (Grade - Hard)

Pristine native bush, beautiful streams and plentiful fishing

Whio (blue duck) sitings common

Return transport to Hawkes Bay included

Waikamaka Catchment & The Maropea River

Graham with a rainbow trout from the Maropea

Price: $535 per person

These prices include GST and are based on four people per party.

Afoot specialises in designing treks in conjunction with each party and accordingly the trips above are suggestions only and a number of alternatives are available. Do call us to discuss any plans you may have or just to design a trip as you wish. Endless opportunities exist in these areas.

If you unsure of your fitness levels treks can easily be planned with alternative routes . In fact, due to unforeseen weather, often best-laid plans need to be altered anyway!