ONE DAY WALK

This is a one day self guided walk of 6 hours. Reasonable fitness and good footwear is recommended.

The day begins with arriving at Liz and Keith's home in the Akatarawa Valley, 1556 Akatarawa Road Upper Hutt, at 9am.  Your accommodation is the Game Keepers B&B, a modern self contained cabin on the edge of the bush. Cars can be left at this safe parking area.

You are transported to the beginning of the walk by 9.30am.  This self guided walk begins at the Karapoti carpark on a well formed track.  The walk is on Greater Wellington Regional Council forest tracks and old tramways through native and exotic forests.  The trail directions, unique sites and timber milling heritage is explained in the small guide you are given. The track then branches off on to private land and descends into Efil Doog Garden of Art. 

On your arrival a tour of the Efil Doog Garden is hosted by the owners- Ernest and Shirley Cosgrove and includes an art gallery of many famous New Zealand  artists. You are picked up from Efil Doog Garden at around 5 pm and transported back to your accommodation to freshen up, relax and enjoy a guilt free dinner!

This package includes all meals, transport, accommodation and garden entry fees. We do ask you to bring a packed lunch and energy snacks for your walk. The price is inclusive of GST at $195 pp.