Nearby | Kaitoke to Greytown via Tutuwai & Mt.Reeves, Tararua Forest Park

Waiohine River Valler Reeves Track End

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

Waiohine River Valler Reeves Track End More ▶︎

Tararua Peaks from Mt.Reeves

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

In the far distance you can just make out the Tararua Peaks from Mt Reeves. The Tauherenikau Valley is in ... More ▶︎

Northern Wairarapa from Mt Reeves Track

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

Northern Wairarapa from Mt Reeves Track More ▶︎

Smith Creek track mushrooms.

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

Shot these amazing looking guys on my recent trip through the Tauherenikau Valley and over Mt.Reeves. More ▶︎

Smith Creek up close and personal.

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

A shot from my misguided adventure into Smith Creek. Still - it was worth it for this shot and hey, ... More ▶︎

Tutuwai Hut

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

Tutuwai Hut February 2007 More ▶︎

Tutuwai Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20. • 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. More ▶︎

A Total Tararua Traverse

Track • 8 – 16 days. Medium. One way. • 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 ... More ▶︎

Southern Crossing of the Tararuas

Track • 3 – 4 days. Medium. One way. • Distance: 2.0km away

A classic, must-do walk that climbs through bush onto exposed, high tussock tops, traversing them back into bush at Alpha ... More ▶︎

Kaitoke - Holdsworth (Totara Flats)

Track • 2 – 3 days. Easy. One way. • Distance: 2.3km away

Three low bush saddles separate two long and scenic river valleys. More ▶︎

Route Guide: Kaitoke - Holdsworth

Article • Distance: 2.4km away

The classic route between Kaitoke in the south of the Tararua Ranges and Holdsworth (about halfway up the eastern side ... More ▶︎

Smith Creek Shelter

Photograph • Distance: 2.9km away

No door, windows without glass. More ▶︎

Smith Creek Shelter

Photograph • Distance: 2.9km away

No door, windows without glass. More ▶︎

Smith Creek Shelter

Photograph • Distance: 2.9km away

No door, windows without glass. More ▶︎

Smith Creek Shelter

Hut • Shelter (DOC). • Distance: 2.9km away

A small concrete block shelter on Smith Creek at the end of the descent from Puffer Saddle for those crossing ... More ▶︎

Cone Hut

Photograph • Distance: 3.0km away

The Classic Cone Hut February 2007 More ▶︎

Cone Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 12. • Distance: 3.0km away

An outstanding example of bush carpentry. Built in 1946, renovated using original techniques in 1987. Adzed totara plank sleeping platform, ... More ▶︎

A billy at Cone Hut

Photograph • Distance: 3.0km away

We passed through Cone Hut at about morning tea time, which was really just an excuse to build a small ... More ▶︎

Tararua Forest Park

Place • Conservation Park. 1165.35km². • Distance: 3.8km away

The first of New Zealand's forest parks, this is a large and famous park near Palmerston North and Wellington. Highest ... More ▶︎

Feeder Creek Tauherenikau Valley nr Tutuwai Hut

Photograph • Distance: 4.2km away

Feeder Creek Tauherenikau Valley nr Tutuwai Hut - the track crosses an open expanse of rocky river bed for a ... More ▶︎

Alpha Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16. • Distance: 4.5km away

The first Alpha Hut was built in 1915, the 2nd replaced it in 1953 ( it was 6 yards inside ... More ▶︎

Alpha Hut

Photograph • Distance: 4.5km away

Alpha Hut in 1995 More ▶︎

Mt Reeves Track

Photograph • Distance: 4.6km away

The track never goes above the treeline but into the subalpine zone which affords great views of the Wairarapa Plains. More ▶︎

Mount Reeves Track

Track • 1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track. • Distance: 5.3km away

Mt. Reeves is a nice little peak on the eastern side of the Tararua ranges. There are good views over ... More ▶︎

Eastern Hut Hut

Hut • Private hut (NA). Capacity: 6. • 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 ... More ▶︎

Eastern Hut Hut Photo

Photograph • Distance: 5.4km away

pic of hut More ▶︎

Maungahuka and the Tararua Peaks from Cone

Photograph • Distance: 5.9km away

Maungahuka and the Tararua Peaks from Cone More ▶︎

Rimutaka Forest Park

Place • Conservation Park. 220.00km². • Distance: 6.7km away

A small block of forest close to Wellington, and abutting Tararua Forest Park. A popular spot for picnics, day walks ... More ▶︎

Working Boots

Photograph • Distance: 6.7km away

My boots and rainbow leggings - 2 days into Southern Crossing of Tararua Range More ▶︎

Winchcombe Bivvy No. 3

Photograph • 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 ... More ▶︎

Southern Crossing Tararuas

Photograph • Distance: 6.8km away

Leaving Aston the ruas didnt disappoint fine in the morning high winds and clag around lunch and fine by the ... More ▶︎

Rainbow under Neill Peak

Photograph • Distance: 7.0km away

We were chasing rainbows all morning. More ▶︎

Mt. Hector

Photograph • Distance: 7.0km away

Looking across the Tararua main range from Mt. Hector to Alpha Hut. November 2007 More ▶︎

Mt. Hector

Photograph • Distance: 7.0km away

Looking across the Tararua main range from Mt. Hector to Alpha Hut. More ▶︎

Tararua main ridge

Track • 4 – 8 days. Medium. One way. • Distance: 7.2km away

The length of the tracked Tararuas along the main ridge from Mangahao (behind Shannon) to Kaitoke. For a 'Total Tararua Traverse ... More ▶︎

Mount Hector

Photograph • Distance: 7.4km away

Photo taken facing the west coast towards Otaki from the summit of Mount Hector. More ▶︎

Memorial Cross on Mt Hector September 2012

Photograph • Distance: 7.4km away

Memorial Cross on Mt Hector, Tararua Range, looking north east down the Niell Ridge with Winchcombe peak in the distance More ▶︎

Mt Hector Memorial Cross

Photograph • Distance: 7.4km away

View looking towards Winchcombe Peak from Mt Hector in April 2008 during a perfect 3 day Southern Crossing with not ... More ▶︎

Mt Hector from Fields Peak

Photograph • Distance: 7.4km away

View of Mt Hector and surrounds from Fields Peak. More ▶︎

Mount Hector

Photograph • Distance: 8.3km away

Memorial Cross on the summit of Mount Hector. Lake Wairarapa in the background and The Beehives on the right. Great ... More ▶︎

Descent to Kime Hut...

Photograph • Distance: 8.6km away

12 March 2011 - Nice day but the tops were a bit cloudy (funny that!) More ▶︎

Wellington and Kaikoura peaks from Kime

Photograph • Distance: 8.6km away

Wellington and Kaikaoura peaks from near Kime hut. taken Feb 2009. More ▶︎

Kime Hut

Photograph • Distance: 8.7km away

Kime Hut, Tararua Range near Mt Hector August 2010. One of the coldest huts in the Tararua's More ▶︎

Kime in mid summer

Photograph • Distance: 8.7km away

On a calm sunny day there is no better place More ▶︎

Day 4 is always good!!

Photograph • Distance: 8.7km away

Taken from a hut in the Tararuas. More ▶︎

Kime Hut

Photograph • Distance: 8.7km away

The highest hut on the Southern Crossing (1400m). Magnificent views north and south. Handy for Mt. Hector. No stove - ... More ▶︎

Kime Hut - Tararuas

Photograph • Distance: 8.7km away

Kime Hut November 2007 on a jaunt to Mt.Hector for the weekend. More ▶︎

Kime Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20. • Distance: 8.7km away

The highest hut on the Southern Crossing. Nice view of Masterton through the valley. This hut was replaced in 2014 ... More ▶︎

Tararua Middle loop

Track • 3 – 5 days. Medium. Loop track. • Distance: 8.7km away

A 4-5 day loop from Otaki Forks following the main ridge of the Tararuas More ▶︎

Kime Hut

Photograph • Distance: 8.7km away

Highest hut on the southern crossing Tararuas. Cold no fire More ▶︎

My Rugged As Backyard Desktop BG Wallpaper

Photograph • Distance: 8.7km away

A tweaked image from a trip into the Tararuas Feb 2010. More ▶︎

Kapiti Island Horowhenua Sunset from Kime Tararuas

Photograph • Distance: 8.7km away

View of Kapiti Island and the Horowhenua from Kime Hut Tararua Range. More ▶︎

Kime Hut

Photograph • Distance: 8.7km away

Yep.....it's still cold! 24 OCT 2011 More ▶︎

Kime Hut replacement

Photograph • 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 ... More ▶︎

New Kime Hut

Photograph • 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 ... More ▶︎

The Tararua Range

Photograph • Distance: 8.8km away

Looking along the Main Range, into the heart of the Tararua from Hut Mound More ▶︎

Sayers Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6. • Distance: 8.8km away

A well maintained historic, but functional hut on the Waiohine River flats in the Tararuas. A beautiful hut, harkening back ... More ▶︎

A Mid Waiohine Circuit: 'easier day tommorrow ...'

Article • Distance: 8.8km away

Memories on a winter circuit to visit Mid Waiohine from the Mangaterere roadend. More ▶︎

Sayer Hut Sep '04

Photograph • Distance: 8.8km away

Totara Flats - Waiohine River More ▶︎

Kime White Out Winter, Tararuas

Photograph • Distance: 8.8km away

The track between Field and Kime Huts in the Tararua Forest Park. A mostly forgettable trip I did with a ... More ▶︎

Elder Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 4. • 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 ... More ▶︎

Neill Forks Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6. • Distance: 8.9km away

Hidden away and camouflaged in green and orange. 6 bunks with mattresses. Water from river. The fireplace is OK. Photo ... More ▶︎

Kime 2012

Photograph • Distance: 9.0km away

Kime 06/05/2012 More ▶︎

Approach to Neil Forks hut

Photograph • Distance: 9.1km away

Nearing Neil Forks Hut from Maungahuka (1 min away!). Perfect spot to cool down after a sweltering & knee jarring ... More ▶︎

Neill Forks Hut

Photograph • Distance: 9.1km away

Neill Forks Hut September 2012 More ▶︎

Bridge Peak looking towards Otaki Forks & Table Top

Photograph • Distance: 9.2km away

Track heading out to Otaki Forks from Kime Hut looking down towards Table Top. Early morning with some rain shadow ... More ▶︎

Bridge Peak looking towards Otaki Forks & Table Top

Photograph • Distance: 9.2km away

Track heading out to Otaki Forks from Kime Hut looking down towards Table Top. Early morning with some rain shadow ... More ▶︎

Table Top

Photograph • Distance: 9.2km away

View looking north comming down from Kime Hut.Otaki/sea to the left. More ▶︎

Tararua Range

Photograph • Distance: 9.2km away

The Tararua Range from hut mound. More ▶︎

View west from the Tararua Ranges.

Photograph • Distance: 9.2km away

View from bridge peak looking west overlooking the Otaki forks, the Otaki river & Otaki at the top. More ▶︎

Totara Creek

Photograph • Distance: 9.4km away

View from hut looking north.The Creek joins the Waiohine River. More ▶︎

Totara Flats Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 26. • Distance: 9.4km away

A central hut for the Kaitoke to Holdsworth trip (3 days). It was sited under trees at the north-west corner ... More ▶︎

Totara Flats

Photograph • Distance: 9.4km away

On the track to Powell Hut in the Tararuas. Totara Flats in the distance More ▶︎

Totara Flats Hut

Photograph • Distance: 9.4km away

The new hut at Totata Flats, in the Tararuas More ▶︎

Totara Flats Hut - Sat 12 Dec Heavy Rain

Video • Distance: 9.4km away

Shot on a recent overnight trip into Totara Flats. Our first attempt to leave via Totara Creek was aborted as ... More ▶︎

Waiohine Swing Bridge near Totara Flats

Photograph • Distance: 9.4km away

This was the swing bridge over the Waiohine River next to Totara Flats. On a some days the wind comes ... More ▶︎