Farm Walks like no other.
Enjoy peaceful walks on our privately owned New Zealand sheep and beef farm. Experience the wildlife and farm animals as you make your way to ridge top views of our farm, neighbouring farming valleys, Mt Ruapehu, Mt Taranaki, Mangawhero River and the native bush.
Whanganui, New Zealand
Farm walks are only available from October 1 - January 31 every year so early bookings are essential.
Pakira offers two walks, the Northern and Southern Walks, both have spectacular views and have a short or extended scenic loop options. Our walk packages include something for everyone - and can be done as day walks or over a few days.
Farm Walks & 2 Night Getaway - $300pp
Includes:
Two night stay at our fully contained (self catered) private cottage
Access to private farmland
Walk of your choice - pick from Northern and Southern Walks plus scenic loops
Maps provided
Check in anytime after 2pm, Check out before10am
If you would like extend your stay please let us know when you enquire.
Day walks - $50pp
Walk of your choice - pick from Northern and Southern Walks plus scenic loops
Maps provided
To book please send a booking enquiry with your preferred dates and we will get straight back to you.
Southern Walks.
This walk takes you from the cottage/starting point and up our main track to our airstrip which is 550 metres above sea level. Here there are uninterrupted views of Mt Ruapehu, Mt Taranaki and ridges of farmland as far as the eye can see.
You then walk beside native bush across a ridge line giving great views of two farming valleys, the mountains and then you make your way down to the yards at the back of the farm - which is the perfect stop for lunch! Heading back to the cottage you make your way back through the farm where you’ll see views of our farm, neighbouring properties, Mangawhero river and farm yards below.
13km return
Route options - Full 13km walk, scenic loop, get dropped off by your hosts to get straight into the scenic loop views without the walk there!
Map see here
Northern Walk.
The easier of our two walks starts off from a private farm road (dropped off by your hosts). You are walking on established tracks, where you will have great views of our homestead, cottage, the local Primary school and the Mangawhero River. You will then steadily climb to the highest point on the farm – our airstrip which is 550 metres above sea level. Here you will have breathtaking views of Mr Ruapehu, Mt Taranaki and ridges and ridges of farmland for as far as the eye can see. From here it is then all down hill, with views of an expansive area of native bush and farmland on your way back to our cosy cottage/starting point.
7.36km return
Route options - scenic loop
Map see here
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Tramping boots, sports shoes or sturdy walking sandals
Day pack, large water bottle, food
Warm, weatherproof and sun smart clothing
Personal items (sun cream, insect repellent, toiletries, first aid equipment etc)
Camera
Walking pole (if required)
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Located on State Highway 4, half way between Whanganui and Ohakune. Pakira Getaway and Walks makes the ideal stop-over for people travelling the North Island.
Just 50kms from Whanganui and 40kms from Ohakune, you’ll find supermarkets in both towns to stock up on supplies for your walks, and 2 night get away.
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Two nights accommodation at our fully contained private cottage, with all linen and towels provided.
Find out more here
