Nearby | Smith Creek track mushrooms.

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 ▶︎

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

Article • 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 ... More ▶︎

A Total Tararua Traverse

Track • 8 – 16 days. Medium. One way. • Distance: 890m 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 ▶︎

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 ▶︎

Eastern Hut Hut Photo

Photograph • Distance: 6.2km away

pic of hut More ▶︎

Eastern Hut Hut

Hut • Private hut (NA). Capacity: 6. • Distance: 6.2km away

Hut operated by the Greater Wellington Regional Council. Although it is said to be for emergency use only, the 6 bunks ... 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 ▶︎

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 ▶︎

Tutuwai Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20. • Distance: 9.1km away

Set on a bank above a river flat (good camping). Gas stoves and running water. Potbelly stove. Well-built modern hut. More ▶︎

Tutuwai Hut

Photograph • Distance: 9.1km away

Tutuwai Hut February 2007 More ▶︎

Waiohine River Valler Reeves Track End

Photograph • Distance: 9.6km away

Waiohine River Valler Reeves Track End More ▶︎

Northern Wairarapa from Mt Reeves Track

Photograph • Distance: 9.6km away

Northern Wairarapa from Mt Reeves Track More ▶︎

Tararua Peaks from Mt.Reeves

Photograph • Distance: 9.6km away

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

Alpha Hut

Photograph • Distance: 9.8km away

Alpha Hut in 1995 More ▶︎

Alpha Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16. • Distance: 9.8km away

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