Kaihu to Kai Iwi Lakes beach

Length: 10 Kms.

This guided day walk is from the Kaihu Farm accomodation over a little know track to the Kai Iwi Lakes.

This track is maintained by Kiwitreks and isn't shown on most maps (if any).

The track is through farmland and across several small streams before arriving at the Kai Iwi Lakes.

The Kai Iwi Lakes consist of 3 natural freshwater lakes formed in sand. They are very clear and well stocked with trout. You are able to fish here all year.

The beaches are clean golden sand and you can swim in the lakes at anytime of the year. The lakes are shallow around the edges falling away to very deep water at the centre. One of the smaller lakes is set aside for water skiing and boating.

During the holiday period the camping ground next to the lake is very popular.

From the Kai Iwi Lakes we will also go for a walk down to the longest beach in New Zealand.

What to bring.
Plenty of film or batteries for the camera. Casual or walking shoes. Swimming togs and towel. Warm clothes and rain protection during the winter.

Geocaches
There are several geocaches around the Kai Iwi Lakes, so if you have a GPS then bring it along and you may be able to add a couple more caches to your tally.

Fitness level. The walk (return) will take a full day (5 - 8 hours) dependent upon the weather. The area is reasonably flat and the walk is not too strenuous, although the walk back will be uphill (a climb of 250m).

What to bring.
Plenty of film or batteries for the camera. Casual or good walking shoes. Warm clothes and rain protection during the winter.

Fitness level.
The walk will take a full day (5 - 8 hours) dependent upon the weather. The first half of the walk is downhill - although that means the return journey consists of a 250m climb at the end. Around the lakes and the beach area is reasonably flat.

You will be supplied with a lightweight pack and overnight safety equipment (Including rations) just in case we get caught out. Approx weight is 3 Kgs with plenty of room for food and your own stuff.

In addition your guide will carry GPS, ELB and a mobile phone for emergencies.

There is no transportation supplied as we will walk to and from the Kaihu Farm Accomodation.

Cost: NZ$495.00 per person

This includes 2 nights accomodation, all meals, a local guide and a souvenir package.