Description

Sharland Bush Conservation Covenant

Tucked away in the Hira Forest, the Sharland Bush Conservation Covenant is a walking paradise. This beautiful protected area features a network of multi-use tracks maintained for public enjoyment, with native bush, ridge views, and options to suit a range of walking abilities.

What to Expect

Walking tracks for people comfortable with mild technical bush walking. Expect uneven natural surfaces, some steeper sections, and up to 300 metres of elevation change.

Recommended Routes

• Easy: Walk down Matai Track, then return uphill via Rimu Track. Enjoy lunch at the top lookout.

• Moderate: Walk down Matai or Rimu Track, traverse across to Supplejack Track, then walk back up Supplejack Track. Enjoy lunch at the top lookout.

• Hard: Walk down Matai or Rimu Track, climb Supplejack Track, then traverse the ridge via the gravel road. Descend Kaka Road and return to your vehicle via the new access track in the bottom valley. Because Sharlands Road is closed for logging, all walkers must exit via Kaka Road and the bottom-valley access track to the car park.

Who It’s For

This experience suits most ages and fitness levels, provided you are comfortable walking for at least two hours and climbing around 300 metres of elevation.

What’s Included

• $4\text{WD}$ shuttle transport from the Sharlands Road car park to the top of the covenant

• Optional downhill $4\text{WD}$ shuttle from the top of the covenant back to the car park

• Walking-route advice during the shuttle journey

What to Bring

• Water

• Sturdy walking shoes

• Walking poles, if preferred—they can be helpful on steeper sections

• Any food or lunch you would like to take on the walk

Please use the toilet facilities before departure, as there are no toilets within the covenant.

Shuttle Schedule

• $10:00\text{ am}$: Departure from Sharlands Road car park

• 1:30 pm: Downhill shuttle departure from the top of the covenant

Multiuse Trails

The trails in the Sharland Bush Covenant are designated as Multi use trails, they work well for both walking and mountainbiking. Rimu are Matai trails are recommended for multi direction walking, and we recommend Supplejack be used as an uphill trail as it works best as a multi use trail in this direction.

Bookings

Spaces are limited for this special walking experience, so early booking is recommended.

Waitarake/Sharlands mountain biking trails