Whirinaki Rainforest Experiences

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WHAT OTHERS SAY Hi Whirinaki team Our rainforest walk was the highlight of our trip to New Zealand. We wish we had done the 3 day walk, but that will be for the next time. We have told everyone here of our wonderful walk and our knowledgable guide and her delightful daughter and of the beauty of the forest . Once again,thank you for the most memorable highlight of our visit to your country. Sincerely, Judit Farkas and Frank Detterbeck - United States. Thank you to our guides. You showed us that a rainforest is much more than a group of trees, or even more than a micro-climate or endangered species habitat. To you and your people, the forest is also a supermarket or grocery, a pharmacy, a shelter, a churchyard - to you and your people, it’s home. It’s life!  Sharing that made us, distant tourists, feel really appreciated and for the moment part of the culture of the Children of the Mist.  Arwi Klip and Riquette van de Pol, The Netherlands. Murumurunga marae was the high point of my summer Semester at Sea experience. As the rangatira (chief) of a group of faculty and students, I had the opportunity to talk to the Maori community. While meeting the ‘Children of the Mist’, as the people are called, I learned about their history and culture, and their commitment to preserve both in the face of a world that would have it otherwise.  While walking through their wonderful Whirinaki rainforest, I understood why they revere it so, for it is there that the spirits of their ancestors dwell.  You could feel the spiritual power of the place, admittedly a rather unusual sensation for a secular humanist such as myself.  Finally, while playing with the Maori children, I was reminded that children are the same everywhere, so full of life and hope, and that the future lies with them.  Visiting the Maori of the Whirinaki rainforest and marae was a privilege,  as well as a life-affirming experience. William Wei, Ph.D. Professor of History,  University of Colorado at Boulder Thank you again for a most memorable time at the Maori marae on our walk through the Whirinaki Forest.  Speaking for our small group I can say without reservation that it was the highlight of our entire tour to New Zealand Again, thank you for a most meaningful experience, and give my best to all your team. Jerry and Mary Ellen Manock, United States Hello Whirinaki Walks You may not remember me, but I've rememberd you all. I was the guy who loves to fish and kept on looking for trout in the river. We were part of the Dutch group about one month ago. I had made you a promise that I would send you a photo I made from that insect. Well, here it is. Thanks again for a perfect day! I'll be hearing from you. Milosj de Groot, The Netherlands Hello there In (begin of) December I have had a trip to New Zealand...for   three weeks ... and I did the rainforest walk with you.  I have taken a lot of pictures and I know that you have asked for the fotos.. so  I’am a little bit late with giving you the pictures but now I hope that my pictures are great and that you can use them. The trip that  I made with some of the other people of my trip was the 1 day walk. Say thx to Chris  that helped me with de Maori when I must speak to the Maori as the youngest guy of the Dutch group. (Iwas very nurvus). Another day shitti day in paradise,  this was the words I remember  most from  you. I’m sorry I am not so very good in my English on paper. With kind regards. Erwin Smits , The Netherlands Hello Do you remember us? The two Danes who walked with you on the 7th of February with two Chinese girls, one of them called Sunshu. We would very much like to say to you how much we enjoyed the walk. It was an unforgettable experience. Everything. The way you told us about your people. We shall never forget it. The food, the nature, the culture! The rest of our stay in NZ was just as wonderfull. We miss it - and you! If we can do anything to help you getting known in Denmark, we will do! Here are some photos! Many nose-kisses from Berit and Dan Hello all at the rainforest walks Tonya and I have safely returned to New York City, but we left our hearts in New Zealand!  We had a wonderful time in Australia and managed to avoid getting eaten, stung or gored by any of their predators.  Tonya did adore the koalas, but all in all our time in New Zealand was our highlight! We thought of you last week when we saw the film ‘Whale Rider’.  If you haven't seen it, do - it's a beautiful movie, and it does a great job conveying many aspects of the Maori culture.  We felt so fortunate to have gained an understanding of that culture and discussions with you. We're telling everyone we see how wonderful our trip was, and especially the Whirinaki!  If our friends and family don't take our advice and experience it, then we'll have to come back ourselves for the three day hike.  All the best to you. Chris Welch, US The walk is exactly right for oldies like us - not too strenuous and the guide kept up the right pace. A good conversationalist, with excellent knowledge of Maori tradition.  Dennis Claridge, Britain. See you in six years’ time -  with my daughters! Brian Jeppe, Denmark. Beautiful scenery - loved the lunch. Wonderful stories and Maori history. Neil (Auckland, NZ) and Stephanie (United States) The best way to get information about nature, Maori culture and history. It is very good to have a Maori guide and get the information directly about their culture. Henriette Gere, Germany Very informative. We learned very much about Maori culture, native bush and conservation. We enjoyed the walk and lunch very much! Thank you very much. Seiko Liverside, Japan Very special insight into a beautiful forest and amazing culture. Thank you.  Antoinette Caird-Daley, England. The greatest gift we can give you is to share ourselves, whether it be for an hour, or a week.

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