• Winter Wonder

    Winter Wonder

Winter Wonder – 2 Night, 2 Day Experience

Enjoy Shorter Walks and a cosy Winter Stay

Book a stay at either the Puniu Lodge or Shepherds Rest for 2-nights and enjoy a choice of 3 seperate trails ranging from 5 – 12km from each lodging.

Drive directly to your accommodation and settle in between 4 & 5pm. Your rooms will be allocated prior to arrival; with a welcome pack containing safety information, maps and an itinerary for the duration of your stay.

Your host will arrive at approximately 6pm to put dinner on, conduct a safety briefing and answer any questions about the adventure ahead. The trails on offer are a series of self guided loops ranging from 5 to12km, and can be walked as single loop’s – or consecutively to cover up to 17km a day.

All meals, linen, equipment and support provided as per the 3-Day walk. The main difference is you stay at one accommodation site for the duration of your stay – so bag transfers aren’t required.

Walk 1, 2 or a combination of all 3 loops – or simply stay, relax and unwind in the comfort of our premium off-grid wilderness retreats.

Check out is at 12noon.

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3-DAY WALK

$880 per person
3 days, 2 nights
All inclusive

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WINTER WONDER

Book a stay at either the Puniu or Shepherd’s Rest.

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$250 deposit to confirm booking, balance due 6 weeks prior to arrival

Download before
you visit

The official walk map is available to download via the Great Hikes App, under ‘Private Walks’ – use the App Store buttons to download, or Search for ‘Great Hikes’ in your chosen App Store.

Enjoy live offline GPS maps, day-by-day sections, track elevation & more.



  • “Real Native is a rural oasis where you can unwind, connect with nature and friends, and indulge in scenic walks.  Thank you, Nicola and Will, for sharing your peaceful retreat with me. My time at Real Native was rejuvenating and uplifting and I can’t wait to visit again soon.”
    Leanne Leslie
    Te Awamutu, New Zealand
  • “My highlight of this lovely walk amongst the mature native bush was to be up close with the numerous Robin’s, coming for insects that were around us.”
    Sue Smart
    Ngahape, New Zealand
  • Piquet Hill farm is an amazing piece of paradise! We enjoyed the well kept Angus cattle, wild deer and even spotted trout in the tranquil Puniu river. Our family can really recommend this experience
    Justin Downey
    Waikato, New Zealand
  • “One of the most scenic properties we have ever had the privilege to visit. An absolute hidden treasure in the heart of the Waikato.”
    Annie Benjamin
    Cambridge, New Zealand
  • “The perfect balance between wilderness experience, rustic charm and added luxury. We felt pampered beyond expectation for a girls weekend. We can’t wait to see how this grows!”
    Rachel Chapman
    Perth, Australia
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