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Tutuwai Hut
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Tutuwai Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
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Distance: less than 100m away
Set on a bank above a river flat (good camping). Gas stoves and running water. Potbelly stove. Well-built modern hut.
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Kaitoke to Greytown via Tutuwai & Mt.Reeves, Tararua Forest Park
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Distance: less than 100m away
A two day jaunt to clear the head and get a little much needed exercise. Oh and to enjoy some ...
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A Total Tararua Traverse
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8 – 16 days. Medium. One way.
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Distance: less than 100m away
The length of the Tararuas via the pointy bits, from the Manawatu Gorge at Woodville to the Rimutaka Hill Road ...
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![Waiohine River Valler Reeves Track End](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4175-mini.jpg)
Waiohine River Valler Reeves Track End
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Distance: 1.2km away
Waiohine River Valler Reeves Track End
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Northern Wairarapa from Mt Reeves Track
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Distance: 1.2km away
Northern Wairarapa from Mt Reeves Track
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Tararua Peaks from Mt.Reeves
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Distance: 1.2km away
In the far distance you can just make out the Tararua Peaks from Mt Reeves. The Tauherenikau Valley is in ...
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Cone Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 12.
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Distance: 3.0km away
An outstanding example of bush carpentry. Built in 1946, renovated using original techniques in 1987. Adzed totara plank sleeping platform, ...
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A billy at Cone Hut
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Distance: 3.0km away
We passed through Cone Hut at about morning tea time, which was really just an excuse to build a small ...
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Alpha Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16.
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Distance: 4.5km away
The first Alpha Hut was built in 1915, the 2nd replaced it in 1953 ( it was 6 yards inside ...
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![Eastern Hut Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9743-mini.jpg)
Eastern Hut Hut
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Private hut (NA). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 5.4km away
Hut operated by the Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Although it is said to be for emergency use only, the 6 bunks ...
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Mt Reeves Track
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Distance: 5.8km away
The track never goes above the treeline but into the subalpine zone which affords great views of the Wairarapa Plains.
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![Maungahuka and the Tararua Peaks from Cone](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12706-mini.jpg)
Maungahuka and the Tararua Peaks from Cone
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Distance: 5.9km away
Maungahuka and the Tararua Peaks from Cone
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![Smith Creek Shelter](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9256-mini.jpg)
Smith Creek Shelter
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Shelter (DOC).
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Distance: 6.3km away
A small concrete block shelter on Smith Creek at the end of the descent from Puffer Saddle for those crossing ...
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![Feeder Creek Tauherenikau Valley nr Tutuwai Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4176-mini.jpg)
Feeder Creek Tauherenikau Valley nr Tutuwai Hut
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Distance: 6.5km away
Feeder Creek Tauherenikau Valley nr Tutuwai Hut - the track crosses an open expanse of rocky river bed for a ...
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![Mount Reeves Track](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/25/25447-mini.jpg)
Mount Reeves Track
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1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 6.5km away
Mt. Reeves is a nice little peak on the eastern side of the Tararua ranges. There are good views over ...
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Working Boots
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Distance: 6.7km away
My boots and rainbow leggings - 2 days into Southern Crossing of Tararua Range
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![Winchcombe Bivvy No. 3](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28481-mini.jpg)
Winchcombe Bivvy No. 3
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Distance: 6.8km away
From Hutbagger.co.nz "This was built by ex NZFS culler Paul Gush at his home and in April 2021, it was ...
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![Southern Crossing Tararuas](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11970-mini.jpg)
Southern Crossing Tararuas
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Distance: 6.8km away
Leaving Aston the ruas didnt disappoint fine in the morning high winds and clag around lunch and fine by the ...
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Mt. Hector
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Distance: 7.0km away
Looking across the Tararua main range from Mt. Hector to Alpha Hut.
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Mt. Hector
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Distance: 7.0km away
Looking across the Tararua main range from Mt. Hector to Alpha Hut. November 2007
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![Rainbow under Neill Peak](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/5/5027-mini.jpg)
Rainbow under Neill Peak
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Distance: 7.0km away
We were chasing rainbows all morning.
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![Memorial Cross on Mt Hector September 2012](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12824-mini.jpg)
Memorial Cross on Mt Hector September 2012
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Distance: 7.4km away
Memorial Cross on Mt Hector, Tararua Range, looking north east down the Niell Ridge with Winchcombe peak in the distance
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Mount Hector
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Distance: 7.4km away
Photo taken facing the west coast towards Otaki from the summit of Mount Hector.
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![Mt Hector Memorial Cross](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4151-mini.jpg)
Mt Hector Memorial Cross
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Distance: 7.4km away
View looking towards Winchcombe Peak from Mt Hector in April 2008 during a perfect 3 day Southern Crossing with not ...
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![Mt Hector from Fields Peak](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4154-mini.jpg)
Mt Hector from Fields Peak
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Distance: 7.4km away
View of Mt Hector and surrounds from Fields Peak.
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Mount Hector
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Distance: 8.3km away
Memorial Cross on the summit of Mount Hector. Lake Wairarapa in the background and The Beehives on the right. Great ...
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Descent to Kime Hut...
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Distance: 8.6km away
12 March 2011 - Nice day but the tops were a bit cloudy (funny that!)
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![Wellington and Kaikoura peaks from Kime](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12167-mini.jpg)
Wellington and Kaikoura peaks from Kime
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Distance: 8.6km away
Wellington and Kaikaoura peaks from near Kime hut. taken Feb 2009.
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Kime in mid summer
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Distance: 8.7km away
On a calm sunny day there is no better place
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Kime Hut
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Distance: 8.7km away
Kime Hut, Tararua Range near Mt Hector August 2010. One of the coldest huts in the Tararua's
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Kime Hut
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Distance: 8.7km away
The highest hut on the Southern Crossing (1400m). Magnificent views north and south. Handy for Mt. Hector. No stove - ...
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Kime Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
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Distance: 8.7km away
The highest hut on the Southern Crossing. Nice view of Masterton through the valley. This hut was replaced in 2014 ...
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![Kime Hut - Tararuas](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3637-mini.jpg)
Kime Hut - Tararuas
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Distance: 8.7km away
Kime Hut November 2007 on a jaunt to Mt.Hector for the weekend.
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![Tararua main ridge](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9455-mini.jpg)
Tararua main ridge
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4 – 8 days. Medium. One way.
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Distance: 8.7km away
The length of the tracked Tararuas along the main ridge from Mangahao (behind Shannon) to Kaitoke.
For a 'Total Tararua Traverse ...
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![Tararua Middle loop](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11485-mini.jpg)
Tararua Middle loop
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3 – 5 days. Medium. Loop track.
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Distance: 8.7km away
A 4-5 day loop from Otaki Forks following the main ridge of the Tararuas
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My Rugged As Backyard Desktop BG Wallpaper
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Distance: 8.7km away
A tweaked image from a trip into the Tararuas Feb 2010.
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![Kime Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4698-mini.jpg)
Kime Hut
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Distance: 8.7km away
Highest hut on the southern crossing Tararuas. Cold no fire
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![Kapiti Island Horowhenua Sunset from Kime Tararuas](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4134-mini.jpg)
Kapiti Island Horowhenua Sunset from Kime Tararuas
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Distance: 8.7km away
View of Kapiti Island and the Horowhenua from Kime Hut Tararua Range.
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Kime Hut replacement
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Distance: 8.7km away
Builders working on the new Kime Hut (number 3) on 8/2/2013. 20 bunks, lots of insulation and double glazing. better ...
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New Kime Hut
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Distance: 8.7km away
Progress on the new Kime Hut near Mt Hector in the Tararua Range. taken on 1/3/2013. The cladding was completed ...
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The Tararua Range
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Distance: 8.8km away
Looking along the Main Range, into the heart of the Tararua from Hut Mound
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![Kime White Out Winter, Tararuas](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8044-mini.jpg)
Kime White Out Winter, Tararuas
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Distance: 8.8km away
The track between Field and Kime Huts in the Tararua Forest Park. A mostly forgettable trip I did with a ...
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Elder Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 4.
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Distance: 8.8km away
A tidy, new 4-bunk hut on the exposed summit of Elder Peak. Features windows round 2 sides looking over the ...
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![Neill Forks Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1316-mini.jpg)
Neill Forks Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 8.9km away
Hidden away and camouflaged in green and orange. 6 bunks with mattresses. Water from river. The fireplace is OK. Photo ...
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A Mid Waiohine Circuit: 'easier day tommorrow ...'
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Distance: 8.9km away
Memories on a winter circuit to visit Mid Waiohine from the Mangaterere roadend.
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Approach to Neil Forks hut
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Distance: 9.1km away
Nearing Neil Forks Hut from Maungahuka (1 min away!). Perfect spot to cool down after a sweltering & knee jarring ...
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![Smith Creek up close and personal.](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4171-mini.jpg)
Smith Creek up close and personal.
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Distance: 9.1km away
A shot from my misguided adventure into Smith Creek. Still - it was worth it for this shot and hey, ...
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Smith Creek track mushrooms.
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Distance: 9.1km away
Shot these amazing looking guys on my recent trip through the Tauherenikau Valley and over Mt.Reeves.
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Sayers Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 9.2km away
A well maintained historic, but functional hut on the Waiohine River flats in the Tararuas. A beautiful hut, harkening back ...
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Bridge Peak looking towards Otaki Forks & Table Top
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Distance: 9.2km away
Track heading out to Otaki Forks from Kime Hut looking down towards Table Top. Early morning with some rain shadow ...
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Bridge Peak looking towards Otaki Forks & Table Top
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Distance: 9.2km away
Track heading out to Otaki Forks from Kime Hut looking down towards Table Top. Early morning with some rain shadow ...
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Table Top
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Distance: 9.2km away
View looking north comming down from Kime Hut.Otaki/sea to the left.
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![View west from the Tararua Ranges.](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12045-mini.jpg)
View west from the Tararua Ranges.
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Distance: 9.2km away
View from bridge peak looking west overlooking the Otaki forks, the Otaki river & Otaki at the top.
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Totara Flats Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 26.
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Distance: 9.7km away
A central hut for the Kaitoke to Holdsworth trip (3 days). It was sited under trees at the north-west corner ...
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Totara Flats Hut
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Distance: 9.7km away
The new hut at Totata Flats, in the Tararuas
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Totara Creek
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Distance: 9.7km away
View from hut looking north.The Creek joins the Waiohine River.
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![Totara Flats](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9771-mini.jpg)
Totara Flats
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Distance: 9.7km away
On the track to Powell Hut in the Tararuas. Totara Flats in the distance
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Waiohine Swing Bridge near Totara Flats
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Distance: 9.7km away
This was the swing bridge over the Waiohine River next to Totara Flats. On a some days the wind comes ...
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Totara Flats Hut - Sat 12 Dec Heavy Rain
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Distance: 9.7km away
Shot on a recent overnight trip into Totara Flats. Our first attempt to leave via Totara Creek was aborted as ...
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