Mahi Aroha summer programme
January 2018 | Central North Island: Showcasing, celebrating and acknowledging all things conservation, Mahi Aroha brings together the Central Plateau’s stunning natural and historical treasures in an exciting summer programme.
Mahi Aroha is a joint initiative between the Department of Conservation and Project Tongariro. It offers exclusive opportunities to explore our local flora and fauna, cultural and historical sites, and landscapes.
Learn about the conservation efforts currently underway in our area and what you can do to help. Meet the people working tirelessly to ensure our very own piece of paradise remains intact for future generations. Be inspired to lend a hand.
Bring the kids, grab a friend and explore your backyard like never before. This is our place, let’s protect it, nourish it and hold onto it.
Come Fly with Me.. Kite-Flying Day
A family fun day learning about ‘bird flight’ on the beautiful Chateau Tongariro golf course.
- Duration: 6 Hours (approx.)
Discover Lake Rotopounamu
The Project Tongariro forest restoration project has been running at Lake Rotopounamu for over 12 years and the improvement to birdlife is remarkable!
- Duration: 6 Hours (approx.)
Landscape Photography
Capture the beauty of our natural surrounds and display it as a keepsake for years to come. Join photographer Ken Wright
- Duration: 6 Hours (approx.)
Okupata Caves Adventure- Afternoon Session
Come and explore the magic of the Okupata limestone caves lying quietly beneath the Tongariro Forest. Great for families or a group of friends.
- Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
Okupata Caves Adventure – Morning session
Come and explore the magic of the Okupata limestone caves lying quietly beneath the Tongariro Forest. Great for families or a group of friends.
- Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
Sigley Falls
Come and join our DOC rangers on a trip off-track,! Check out the Sigley Falls on your way down from alpine zone to beech forest.
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
Wairakei Wildlife Sanctuary
Wairakei International Golf Course’s is180ha property a stunning wildlife sanctuary, kiwi crèche and home to takahē .
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
Wild At Heart
Take a unique and guided tour to the Waiouru Military Base, the Moawhango Ecological disrict (Open to ALL ages)
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
Poronui Mountain Bike Trip
An epic mountain bike journey alongside the dramatic Mohaka River and the stunning Poronui Station.(Ages 10 and above)
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
Sulphur And Secrets
Come and discover the beauty, diversity and dynamic nature of the mysterious Rotokawa geothermal area (Open to ALL ages)
- Duration: 6 Hours (approx.)
Te Maari Eruption
A unique and challenging tramping experience, hiking through areas impacted by the 2012 Te Maari eruption (Ages 14 and above)
- Duration: 6 Hours (approx.)
Te Reanga Harakeke (The Origins of flax)
This is an amazing opportunity to bring along your family to and learn about Harakeke (NZ flax)
- Duration: 210 Minutes (approx.)
Kaikawaka Villa
Come with us on a trip back in time. The rustic looking ‘Kaikawaka Villa’, is near Raurimu.
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
Predator free 2050
Help us achieve a predator-free New Zealand! Learn how to trap possums, stoats, ferrets and rats from the experts: DOC rangers.
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)