Wairere Boulders
Wairere Boulders
4.5
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Walks from 30 min to 3 hrs, take you through beautiful subtropical rainforest, under, over and around the boulders. Bring the kids and hunt for rock animals, fairy houses and enjoy the native flora and fauna. You can hire kayaks and paddle down the boulder river all the way to the Hokianga harbour. Our low key campsite offers visitors a chance to stay in our beautiful, secret corner of New Zealand. Our B&B at the Boulder Bach sleeps 3 and includes fresh homemade sourdough bread. Whilst you are here book a night walk and see glow worms, cave wetas and maybe even a kiwi.
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2-3 hours
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Carolyn s
7 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Fantastic day out with a group of friends. The walk is gorgeous with the spectacular giant boulder valley surrounded by lush native forest. We visited a fabulous swimming hole giving us the perfect picnic spot. We then spent a couple of hours kayaking the river past mangroves and forest. Just beautiful! The place has a lovely camping ground beside the river. The owners are very friendly and helpful and the kayaking was the best value I've ever had for a kayak hire. Highly recommend!
Written 14 January 2023
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Claire D
2 contributions
Dec 2022
If you don't mind a bit of a drive off the beaten track this place is a real find. The tracks are very well maintained with lots of things for kids to spot along the way. We did the boulder loop walk several times as well as the walk up to the top large boulder with our 2.5 year old in a backpack. (Some ducking and twisting was required round a few large boulders but that added to the fun). We camped for 5 nights and would happily have stayed in the area longer if we had the time off work! The toilets were always clean and we loved swimming and kayaking in the river and visiting the chickens! Thank you so much for having our large group stay.
Written 2 January 2023
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Ges X
4 contributions
Dec 2022
A strange and beautiful place. We had a wonderful time exploring here. The trails system was excellent. You really couldn't explore this place without it. Highly recommended.
Written 10 December 2022
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UmJoel
Tauranga, New Zealand112 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
I am in my 60s, with bad knees and dicey ankle. I can walk quiteca dustance on the flat, but not so good on steps. The one hour loop walk, was fine for me, taking my time. They even had hiking poles to borrow, which was great for me. Wonderful views. A must see in the area. We paid by bank transfer ( $15 adult or $10 for senior/ student) ..they provide you with wifi code to do this, otherwise bring cash for the honesty box. Well worth it.
Written 5 October 2022
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Si and Shel
Auckland Central, New Zealand7 contributions
May 2022
We walked the shorter loop track and wish we had had more time to explore more. Mind blowing to think of how those boulders were deposited. Beautiful bird-filled native bush, swimming hole and really cool walks. Felt like stepping into another world. Would have loved to have kayaked down to the harbour also. Will definitely visit again.
Simon and Shelley
Simon and Shelley
Written 10 May 2022
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Ann-Marie M
4 contributions
Mar 2022
This was a beautiful place that you could walk as long or as short as you wanted. Magic views from the viewing platform.
Written 27 March 2022
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Des J
Hamilton, New Zealand49 contributions
May 2021
What a great walk through native bush and the unique formations created by the boulders, Some quirky additions which made it fun. A classic example of a great experience in laid-back surroundings.
Written 3 June 2021
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Penny Garrick
Auckland, New Zealand6 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We loved our walk through the boulders and along the stream today. Congratulations on creating such a fantastic experience for your visitors. Best wishes for your continuing work on pest and weed control too. From Penny Garrick
Written 24 May 2021
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flynnkiwi
Nelson, New Zealand257 contributions
Apr 2021
We are very fortunate that Graeme & Paula have opted to share their unique landscape with us.
Facilities are excellent . Base area has a great depth of information on flora, fauna & geology.
Walking trail has regular informative information panels
Highlight for us was kayaking amongst the boulders & then out to harbour. Viewing the boulders from water level was an almost other worldly experience
Congratulations to Graeme & Paula for creating a world class accessible adventure experience
TIP: Go on weekend or a holiday to enjoy coffee & cake at the cute Boulder Cafe caravan
Facilities are excellent . Base area has a great depth of information on flora, fauna & geology.
Walking trail has regular informative information panels
Highlight for us was kayaking amongst the boulders & then out to harbour. Viewing the boulders from water level was an almost other worldly experience
Congratulations to Graeme & Paula for creating a world class accessible adventure experience
TIP: Go on weekend or a holiday to enjoy coffee & cake at the cute Boulder Cafe caravan
Written 11 May 2021
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kiwi_kevin_15
Auckland Central, New Zealand68 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We were all totally impressed with the whole experience, from the great information at the start and on the way. Then if course there are the formations which is why everyone comes - they are quite amazing. The walk to the lookout puts it all in perspective and is well worth the effort.
Written 3 May 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wairere Boulders
- Wairere Boulders is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Hotels near Wairere Boulders:
- (2.19 km) Horeke Hotel
- (1.99 km) Riverhead Villa
- (9.04 km) Rawene Holiday Park
- (7.37 km) The Tree House
- (8.49 km) The Postmasters Lodgings
- Restaurants near Wairere Boulders:
- (8.44 km) Boatshed Cafe
- (4.89 km) Kai To Go
- (8.48 km) Hokianga Takeaways
- (11.99 km) Koke pub and cafe
- (8.48 km) Rawene Masonic Hotel