As per Hidden Trails (Walter Hirsh) and Off The Beaten Track (Colin Moore) books

Because we have several options it is best to request an up to date info sheet via email 

Our most poular and best known get-away, located in the very heart of Eastern Taranaki back country. It offers an adventure that most would find difficult to organise because of the transport required at both ends of the walks. It takes in native bush along the Matemateaonga Range then into Aotuhia Station, followed by a days walk along the historic Whangamomona Road. You choose the 4th mornings walk before finishing with a picnic lunch. A reasonable degree of fitness is advisable. The walking is moderate grade and follows old paper roads (now tracks) or bush tracks.

Accommodation and meals

In 2001 we began this 4 day trip, which was the base of what Eastern Taranaki Experience became. Right from day one we were always reliant on the accommodation hosts to offer our "overall" experience. Over years we have faced one farmstay host couple retiring and although the farm ownership remained with the same family the younger couple decided not to carry on with the homestay.  Our second farmstay hosts stepped up and offered two night stays, which has worked for everyone fantasticly.  

We have faced three different owners of the Whangamomona Hotel, all with their own new policies. Once again we adapted and modified with each owner and were also forced to find other options, which have worked well and many happy customers with the choices.

This season we were informed the farmstay, in the Makahu area have sold the farm and new owners won't be carrying on with the hosting. 

We intend to still offer this trip but can now tailor make your trip to suit your group. We can use the walks we always have, so not a lot of changes there - transport is still offered to and from walks, all trips will be fully catered with meals and luggage transfers etc.

What is best is for you to contact us via email, tell us the number in your group, if you would like 4 days/3 nights or 3 days/2nights and if you want to walk, cycle or combo the two activities and we can send you what we can offer complete with quoted prices, full itineary etc. Groups of 8+ are still possible with different accommodation options. Remember to include info about the group ie if couples, all women etc