Te ARA HURA - Self-guided 85KM walk around waiheke
Challenge yourself to this fantastic walking experience.
4 days and 3 nights - *$NZD1,690 per person for twin or queen room
ABOUT TE ARA HURA
In 2015 the Te Ara Hura was opened and for the first time the stunning walking tracks and hiking trails of Waiheke Island have been linked to form a continuous 100km route. (See note below!) Te Ara Hura means ‘Discover the Way’ and that is surely what you will do, seeing the real Waiheke, one step at a time.
To walk the trail is to really discover Waiheke Island, from the fabulous coastal headlands with million dollar views, the picturesque beaches dotted with quirky, quaint baches that give Waiheke its magical character, to the forest heart of the island with lush native bush, regenerating forests, streams, wetlands and birdlife aplenty, and on down to the far end of the Island – huge vistas, stunning coastal farms, rural, untouched and very, very Waiheke. Very New Zealand.
This walk is done in 4 segments from 18km to 23km per day and offers a fabulous multi-day walk that encompasses the best of Waiheke Island scenery, character, landscape and food & wine. Everything is covered, from strolling the village foot paths to hiking through challenging terrain. A reasonable level of fitness is required.
Day 1. Matiatia ferry terminal to Onetangi. 18km. A day to start discovering magical Waiheke. (70% track, 30% quiet back roads).
Day 2. Onetangi to Passage Rock. 23km or 28km including via Stony Batter. Big skies day. (80% gravel farm road, 20% quiet sealed road).
Day 3. Passage Rock to Rangihoua. 23km of spectacular bush and coast trails including some challenges. (90% trails, 10% quiet sealed road).
Day 4. Anzac Bay to Matiatia. 22km including wetlands, beaches, quirky baches and stunning coastal headlands. (75% trails, 25% quiet roads).
The fine print
More info ... To complete the trail in 4 days involves 6-8 hours per day walking to cover 18-23km per day. Most people find if their normal walking pace is 5km/h they will average 3km/h over the hills and tracks. Some days are easier, with more country roads than narrow tracks and steps. The elevations are varied but it is all quite hilly (with beautiful views)! The highest point on the island is Mt Maunganui at 230m but when walking the entire track you will cover close to 3000m of ascent over the 85km.
With iWalkWaiheke we can be very flexible with how far you walk each day, as we offer a pick up from where you get to!
It’s a quirky, gorgeous island and discovering it by foot is immensely rewarding!
Price includes taxes.
Minimum of 2 people or single supplement applies, sorry. Maximum of 8 people at any time.
AVAILABLE DATES 2024 and 2025, 4 DAYS AND 4 NIGHTS STARTING FROM:
Tours begin every Monday:
Start days may be flexible dependent upon prior bookings.
Extra nights may be booked dependent upon prior bookings.
Also see Waiheke Walking Holiday for alternative dates
For Winter walks 2024 please email vicki@iwalkwaiheke.co.nz for dates and information.
PRICE INCLUDES
Accommodation and continental breakfast for 3 nights, fabulous welcome dinner on first night and one other delicious dinner on 2nd or 3rd night, (flexible), wine with dinner, picnic style lunches each day, your experienced host and chef, all transport as required on each day, and all maps, guidance and support. Not included are ferry tickets to/from Waiheke, dinner out on day 2, any food or wine tastings purchased along the way.
*If you are a group of 4 or more, other double rooms are also available ($1,390pp).
*Payment from outside NZ can be made easily from the invoice by credit card using PayPal and has a 3.75% surcharge.
NOTE: For a few years now, some small parts of Te Ara Hura are temporarily closed due to Kauri Dieback (a disease killing our majestic Kauri trees). Some alternate routes are in place and some places have to be bypassed by road. The trail is still wonderful, and so many beautiful parts are unaffected, but currently the walk is about 85km! It can be completed in 4 days by most walkers.
