Tora Coastal Walk

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Set in the heart of the Wairarapa, our three-day, fully catered walk has earned rave reviews from our walkers of all ages, from all over the world.

Walkers experience the stunning natural landscape – hill-country farms, native bush, flowing streams, hilltop ridges offering 360-degree views, and of course the rugged Tora Coast.

We like to ensure you are well fuelled for your Tora adventure so we supply you with tasty homemade meals during your time on the Coast. Our team has a passion for cooking and our menus are carefully thought out and delicious.  When possible we like to use locally sourced ingredients and produce and many of our recipes have evolved with the business – creating their own story along the way. Click here for a full itinerary.

You’ll also get to enjoy a range of comfortable rural accommodation experiences over the three nights: the charming Whakapata Cottage, the architecturally designed, purpose-built Stony Bay Lodge, which is nestled in the landscape just metres from the wild Tora sea, and the historic Greentops Farmhouse.

We limit the numbers to 14 people per day on the one-way track, leaving you free to walk uninterrupted by other groups. We’ll also transport your luggage for you so you don’t have to carry it. In fact, we’ll even transport your wine, and pop it in the fridge for you, so it’s chilled when you arrive at your next stop. Note: non-walking members of a party can be transported with the luggage if necessary.

The walk is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends, family and workmates, and provides you with a magic blend of wilderness, luxury and genuine hospitality.

Who can do the walk?

We’ve had walkers in their 80s, and we’ve had babies carried in backpacks! That said, the walk does require a moderate level of fitness, with the most challenging day being Day One – approximately 15kms long, and climbing 300 metres above sea level at it’s highest point. Unless your child can walk independently for 6-7 hours or be carried in a back-pack, it is not recommended for children under 4 years of age. Click here to download a detailed map of the terrain.

Learn more about the Tora Coastal Walk by downloading the Great Hikes app here.

 

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