Our Fullday walk ,20 kilometers we encounter many different associations of forest

From regenerating forest to mature 1200year old Kauri Trees.

Agnes from the California USA was amazed at the fruit in the forest.

Bush Lawyer (Rubus cissoides) is a vine that climbs trees,it is very stout and thick.

It flowers September to November,then Fruits November to April.

At the moment the fruit is in abundance.

Puketi Forest birds have more fruit available through the predator control

being undertaken in the forest.

This morning we Hosted the Australian Financiers Conference in the Puketi Forest.

They were met at the Entrance of the Manginagina Scenic Reserve Boardwalk

by owners of Adventure Puketi Ian & Barbara Candy.

Ian guided them ,all the while with a commentary of the wide range of Diversity

that exsists in the forests Flora and Fauna.

In the centre of the walk ,surrounded by huge fifty metre tall mature Kauri Trees,

nibbles and drinks were set up on a table.All the food and drinks were from local

award wining cheese makers and wineries.

The weather was awesome and Bird song lilted through the forest.

A fantastic way to spend a morning. 

We now have a new product, Alfresco Dining under the Stars. We offer a Guided Forest walk, come out of the forest on Dusk, enter a clearing in the Forest set up with an Ambience of soft lighting. A Chef will Tantalise you with a designer meal of your choice or even suprise you. After your main meal is finished we walk into the open to gaze at the Stars. One of our Guides Specializes in the night sky will give you a commentary on the Stars. Sweets are served while you are entertained by a local Maori Kapa Haka group.

Clearing in the Forest

Maori Kapa Haka Group

Chef preparing Food

Dining under the stars