Kaitoke Hot Springs Twilight Trek - Private Trek

Starting from Whangaparapara Road, the journey to the hot springs is flat and easy. The path follows an ancient shoreline traversing the Kaitoke wetlands and regenerating kānuka forest. Your guide may alert you to the call of a fernbird or spotless crake, as they describe the interesting history of the area. Forty-five minutes later the track reaches the natural hot springs, dammed at a fork in Kaitoke Creek and surrounded by umbrella fern, shaded by pohutukawa trees. 

After an optional relaxing soak in natural hot geo-thermal springs,enjoy your catered dinner as the sun sets. If the skies are clear, your guide will then take you on a five minute steep climb to an expansive view of the stars over the Kaitoke wetlands, the largest in New Zealand. Be amazed by our protected night sky where your guide, an enthusiastic Dark Sky Ambassador, will share astronomical facts about the moon as it rises, current constellations, planets, and beyond. 

MAX

8 persons

DURATION

5 hours : 5pm – 10pm

1 hour and 40 mins walking time                  

Start and finish times of this tour will be earlier in winter and autumn seasons

TERRAIN / FITNESS

Flat, well formed track to hot springs. 

Short, steep section on well formed track to the Dark Sky viewing site.

Reasonable fitness required

WEAR AND BRING

Day pack, water bottle, swim suit, light towel, light raincoat, camera. 

Wear sneakers or comfortable walking shoes

INCLUDED

·      Trip briefing, health and safety

·      Easy 45min hike to hot springs

·      Optional relaxing soak in natural hot geo-thermal springs

·      Catered dinner and refreshments

·      Bonus stargazing if the skies are clear!

·      5 minute hike to view point for Dark Sky observation / moon rise

·      Dark Sky observation including dessert, coffee or tea

·      Easy 50 minute walk to carpark