There are numerous opportunites for hunting thourghout Te Urewera - in fact the communities surrounding the park use the forest as their food basket.
Remote, rugged, immense, Te Urewera National Park contains the largest forested wilderness remaining in the North Island. Te Urewera is famous for its sparkling lakes, the beauty of its forest, the many crystal clear rivers and waterfalls, as well as its stormy history.
For centuries Te Urewera has been home to Tuhoe (Maori tribe) - 'Children of the Mist' - descendants of the celestial mist maiden Hinepukohurangi. In addition, over 650 species of native plant inhabit the park as well as native birds including kiwi, kokako, kaka, falcon and blue duck.
Location
Te Urewera National Park lies between the Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay in the North Island of New Zealand.The nearest towns are Whakatane, Murupara and Wairoa.