Urewera National Park

This 212,672ha park lies between the Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay - it's the largest untouched native forest in New Zealand. The nearest towns are Whakatane and Taneatua to the north, Murupara and Ruatahuna to the west, and Wairoa to the east.

Lake Waikaremoana can be found on the southeastern boundary of the park. Near the shores of Lake Waikaremoana is the small settlement of Aniwaniwa, where a visitor centre is located. On the lake shore there is a fully serviced Department of Conservation motor camp with motels, cabins, tent sites, petrol and a store.

Boating, fishing and canoeing can be enjoyed on the lake, as well as trekking and hunting (by permit only). The Lake Waikaremoana Track, one of New Zealand's Great Walks, is a popular non-guided walk, so you'll need to book.