5 New Zealand Guided Forest Walks Bay of Islands
5 Hours New Zealand Rainforest Eco Tour
9.30am - 3.30pm
Walk through the heart of the Puketi Forest and experience one of New Zealand's subtropical rainforests.
See great views of New Zealand's Bay of Islands and surrounding farmland.
Experience the New Zealand native forest
- Subtropical rainforest diverse flora and fauna
- Remnants of the greatest New Zealand native Kauri tree ever felled
- Visit a sanctuary protected since 1951 for the giant Kauri tree
- Unusual stunning stands of New Zealand Kauri forest trees
- Hard beech forest along the banks of Northland's Puketi River
Group Size
Limit 6
What is provided (See what to bring below)
- Bottled water
- Wholesome organic lunch
- Morning and afternoon muffins, tea and coffee
Price
NZ$150 per adult
NZ$75 for children under 12
Payment on arrival or prepaid with accommodation package
3 hour New Zealand Rainforest Tour
9:30 - 12:30 or 2:30 - 5:30
New Zealand Forest Puketi Nature Trail and Manganinganinga Kauri Reserve walks.
See how the New Zealand forest evolved from young trees to a mature and established forest.
Learn many of New Zealand's native trees by name - tawa, rimu, kawakawa, totara.
Interpretive panels assist with the understanding and enjoyment of a mature stand of kauri, marsh forest and associated vegetation.
Wheelchair access via the board walk.
Group Size
limit 6
What is provided (See what to bring below)
- bottled water
- morning and afternoon muffins, tea and coffee
Price
NZ$90 per adult
NZ$45 for children under 12
Payment on arrival or prepaid with accommodation package
2 hours New Zealand Rainforest Tour
Times will vary on request
On twilight listen to the bird song changed from day calls to night calls. Watch bats flying overhead feed on insects.
On night fall observe the nocturnal wildlife of the New Zealand forest habitat...a kiwi if you are lucky.
Group size
Limit 6
What is provided (See what to bring below)
- head lamps
Price
NZ$70 per adult
NZ$30 for children under 12
Payment on arrival or prepaid with accommodation package
1 hour duration
Join us on a shortened version. Designed for those who have less time and young children. Can be customised to suit.
Tour times summer hours October to April 31st - 9.30am to 10.30pm
Winter hours by arrangement conditions apply.
The Nature trail is an easy wander around a loop track beginning at the Puketi forest recreation area. It leads you through a beautiful Kauri forest, it provides a great experience for those wanting to learn more about New Zealand native plants and hear the history of the Puketi and the surrounding areas.
Group Size
Minimum 2 persons
Price
NZ$45 per adult
NZ$20 per child
Free under 5's
We are able to provide coach tour options big or small.
Cruise ships
Conferences
We can host and guide an exciting unique option for the bigger groups from morning and afternoon tea through to themed dinners and gourmet lunches.
Educational Groups
Specializing in school groups.
What To Bring
Sunscreen, sunhat, sturdy walking shoes and attire, small day pack, wet weather clothing as required.
How To Get There
Pickups from Kerikeri/Waipapa NZ$12 per person (minimum 2 people).
A return shuttle from Paihia can be arranged at NZ$17.50 per person (minimum 2 people).
See map, if driving your own vehicle. We are only 12 mins from the Bay of Islands airport.
Your Knowledgeable Guide
Your forest walk guide, Ian Candy, has forty years living besides and tramping within New Zealand's Puketi forest. Ian grew up in the area and feels totally at home on every trail.
Ian shares his love of the forest with Bay of Islands holiday makers conveying a strong sense of conservation. The Candy's have operated a 140 hectare dairy/beef farm situated next to the Puketi Forest, 20 minutes from Kerikeri and 30 minutes from Paihia, Bay of Islands.
A really lovely evening, plenty to see and we heard a kiwi "thanks Ian". - Margaret and David Rich, NSW, Australia. (Night walk)
We learnt so much about the trees, plants and birds, great experience, "thanks Helen". - Stuart and Valerie Barr, Guildford, England. (Full Day)
What an enjoyable and informative nature walk, one of the best I've been on. - Jackie Hurd. Yorkshire UK. (half day)
Really!! enjoyable, so much to see and learn about in your great forest. - Ginny Swain and Harry Beskind, New Hampshire, USA. (half day)