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Puketi Rainforest Guided Walks .This is not a Shore Excursion product . | 3 hours to 4 hours

20 Reviews | North Island
From $78.24 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Head lamp for night walk
  • Lunch(If full day tour option selected)
  • Morning and /or afternoon tea (If day tour options selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Overview

Experience New Zealand's natural beauty up-close and first-hand on a guided walk through the Puketi rainforest. Walk among towering kauri trees, see rare bird and plant species that have evolved in isolation over millions of years.Over 80% of the plants are only found in New Zealand. Led by an experienced local guide, and with tour numbers limited to six people, enjoy a personalized experience on this rainforest walk, with a choice of half-day, full-day and night-time walks.

Meeting points

Departure Point: 476 Puketi Road, Okaihau. Address: 476 Puketi Road, Okaihau. Directions: 40 mins from the Bay of Islands.20 mins from Kerikeri, 10 mins from the Bay of Islands airports Return point: Returns to original departure point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Puketi Nature Trail

    Join your knowledgeable local guide on a walk through the Puketi forest. Gain fascinating insights into New Zealand's subtropical flora and fauna as you walk among towering kauri trees, the world’s second largest tree, found only in the country’s North Island. On the half and full-day walks, keep an eye out for the rainforest's rare endemic birds and subtropical plant species. Hear stories from European colonial history, enjoy views including two of the largest kauri in New Zealand. See conservation at work, and find out how the forest evolved from young, to mature and established trees. Learn some of the trees' natives names and understand the ecology and mystery behind the kauri tree. On the exciting two- to three-hour night-time walk, watch as the forest comes alive as daylight turns to evening. Listen as bird calls change from day to night, see bats flying overhead and feeding on insects, and keep a lookout for the rare nocturnal kiwi bird, New Zealand's national symbol.

    5 hours

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Additional Info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (Full day tour if option selected)
  • Medium fitness level required on half day walk, higher level of fitness required on full day walk.
  • Please bring good walking shoes, sunscreen, hat and day pack.
  • NIGHT WALK - Depart times vary, please confirm at time of booking.

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Wonderful night walk in the Puketi Forest

Published on Dec, 2019

Ian took us through the Puketi Forest on his night hike, and it was a great experience. He knows so much about the forest and the night creatures, and clearly enjoys sharing that knowledge with visitors. A very enjoyable walk.

Great experience

Published on Dec, 2019

The area is beautiful, and to see & HEAR the forest at night was a fun experience. Started where we could still see, as we got further along & darker the night sounds of the forest grew. If in the area again I would like to do the daytime hike. Ian our guide was very informative as well as personable sharing his knowledge & love of the forest.

Puketi Kauri Forest night walk

Published on Nov, 2019

We visited the forest during the day and bumped into Ian who told us about his guided night walk amongst the trees. We met at 7pm and he told us a brief history of the area then we headed into the forest. Ian was very informative about the flora and fauna at all times. When it became dark he supplied head torches and was mindful to check that the pace suited us. We were so pleased to hear a kiwi calling and to learn more about the plant life. We saw glow worms and looked at the stars. We would thoroughly recommend this experience. Ian’s knowledge and expertise made for a very enjoyable experience. Thank you!

Entertaining and informative night walk

Published on Oct, 2019

Ian was a fantastic guide showing us around the forest and pointing out the local flora and fauna. He was knowledgeable and passionate and entertained us with interesting facts and funny local stories as we walked amongst the native bush. The giant kauri trees were definitely impressive and we appreciate the work Ian and Barbara are doing to protect and inform about this special taonga. Definitely worth the money, and there was no issue booking for just the two of us. Would definitely recommend

Fascinating Night walk in the Forest

Published on May, 2019

Ian and Barbara were very accommodating and arranged a night walk in the forest for us despite we were the only ones wishing to go that evening. Ian was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and very patient with our many questions. What was billed as a 2/12 hour walk turned into 4 hours as we were so interested and our guide so enthusiastic. Despite we only flew into Auckland at 5:00 am that morning and had a four-hour drive to Bay of Islands, we had no trouble staying awake during this very interesting excursion. Highly recommended.

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