Mangatutu Hot Springs & Balls Clearing Nature Reserve

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Highlights

  • Travel through farm districts Rissington, Patoko and Puketitiri to Balls Clearing Nature Reserve. Guided walk around this historic reserve with abundant native NZ flora and fauna. Experience, learn and participate in pest control and conservation activities. Travel up Makahu Road to Mangatutu Hot Springs. Enjoy refreshments in the natural, thermal Hot Springs followed by a home-cooked, Hawkes Bay produce lunch. After lunch a guided walk along the Mohaka River for fantastic views and more flora and fauna experience. Swimming and fishing opportunities. Experience NZ "tramping" life on the start of the 2-day trek route to Mangatainoka Hot Springs.

Summary

Travel through farm districts Rissington, Patoko and Puketitiri to Balls Clearing Nature Reserve. Guided walk around this historic reserve with abundant native NZ flora and fauna. Experience, learn and participate in pest control and conservation activities. Travel up Makahu Road to Mangatutu Hot Springs. Enjoy refreshments in the natural, thermal Hot Springs followed by a home-cooked, Hawkes Bay produce lunch. After lunch a guided walk along the Mohaka River for fantastic views and more flora and fauna experience. Swimming and fishing opportunities. Experience NZ "tramping" life on the start of the 2-day trek route to Mangatainoka Hot Springs.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
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Why take this tour?

Experience NZ flora and fauna with your experienced and enthusiastic, licensed guide. Small group tour personalised to your preference. Home-cooked, Hawkes Bay produced lunch.

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What’s included?

  • Coffee and/or Tea

  • Lunch

  • Bottled water

  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • All Fees and Taxes

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Operated by:

Afoot - Guided Walks and Treks

About operator:

Afoot operates under a concession from the Department of Conservation to provide personal guides for individually-designed single-day or multi-day tramping trips in the Ruahine and Kaweka Ranges in Hawkes Bay, NZ.

Suggested treks, itineraries, grading and prices are listed on the website. Day trips to White Pine Bush, Boundary Stream, Mohi Bush and Te Mata Peak include food and beverages.

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