Owhaoko whenua (land) has nourished and provided for the people who lived and traveled through the area for hundreds of years. Nestled between the Kaweka and Kaimanawa national forests, south-east of Lake Taupo, the rugged ranges stir awe and respect.

The whenua is held in a trust for the descendants of indigenous Māori who once walked the terrain. As Māori, we consider ourselves guardians of the tāonga tuku iho (treasure) that is our whenua.

Given the land’s remoteness and inaccessibility, the area is virtually untouched and boasts a rich diversity of native flora and fauna, including some very rare species in their natural habitat.