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A Whirinaki crossing
The route of my traverse of the Whirinaki Conservation Area following approximately the main divide - or at least the highest range.
Starts at the Waikaremoana Road summit (SH38)
Ends at the Rangitaiki Tavern on the Napier Taupa road (SH5)
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Mangamate Hut via Kakanui Stream
A shorter loop taking in Mangamate but not Central Whirinaki Hut. There is no track up the Kakanui Stram
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Upper Matakuhia Hut
This is the track to the Upper Matakuhia Hut. It is possible to go further down the valley but the track is very rough. This hut is a great place to go for an easy overnight return trip
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Central Whirinaki - Mangamate Loop
A GPX file of this popular loop
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Access to the Whirinaki and Matakuhia Areas
Most of the forest roads in the Kaiangaroa Forest require you to have a permit. At the moment they are not issuing permits so it may be useful to know about these roads that DOC at the Rangateiki office assure ...
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Moerangi Circut
Promoted as a mountain bike track, this is also a popular tramping track. The track is very new, well graded, easy and suitable for trampers of all ages in virtually any weather.
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