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Raukawa Lodge, Rimutakas.

Boar Inn

Boar Inn

Boar Inn hut. taken May 2016.   More ▶︎
Boar Inn

Boar Inn

Locked sole-occupancy hut on the Orongorongo Track.   More ▶︎
Paua Hut

Paua Hut

Hut in the Orongorongo Valley, Rimutaka Forest Park, maintained by the Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club. The Paua Tramping Club ...   More ▶︎
Paua hut

Paua hut

Paua hut. taken May 2016   More ▶︎
Raukawa Lodge

Raukawa Lodge

Locked sole-occupancy hut on the Orongorongo River. The hut has a gas cooker, utensils, pots, pans, crockery, flush toilet, and ...   More ▶︎
Oaks Hut

Oaks Hut

Oaks Hut 2nd July 2009   More ▶︎
Oaks Hut

Oaks Hut

A "bush cabin" - book at the ranger's station at the entrance to the park. Ford the river straight over ...   More ▶︎
Catchpool Valley Campsite

Catchpool Valley Campsite

Extensive drive-in campsite in the Catchpool Valley: a hub for short walks and overnight trips into the Orongorongo Valley. The campsite ...   More ▶︎
Jans Hut

Jans Hut

Locked sole-occupancy hut on the Orongorongo River. The hut has a gas cooker, utensils, pots, pans, crockery, flush toilet, and ...   More ▶︎
Jans hut, back view

Jans hut, back view

Jans hut, back view. taken May 2016   More ▶︎
Jans hut

Jans hut

Jans hut. taken May 2016   More ▶︎
Tawa forest

Tawa forest

Nga Taonga Nature Walk in the Catchpool Valley.   More ▶︎
Turere Lodge

Turere Lodge

Locked hut on the Orongorongo River. The hut has 4 sole-occupancy bunk rooms which must be booked. Each bunk room ...   More ▶︎
Turere Lodge

Turere Lodge

Turere Lodge hut. taken May 2016   More ▶︎
Bains hut july 09

Bains hut july 09

built 1943 hutt valley tramping club soon to be removed   More ▶︎
new shamrock hut

new shamrock hut

replacement for shamrock hut orongorongo valley quite a lot higher than the existing hut wouldnt want to go to the ...   More ▶︎
Graces Stream, Catchpool Valley

Graces Stream, Catchpool Valley

A walk-in campsite is about 1km up this stream.   More ▶︎

Graces Stream Campsite

This Catchpool Valley campsite is a short walk in, leaving the crowds and caravans behind, but still handy to the ...   More ▶︎
Haurangi Hut

Haurangi Hut

The hut is well kitted out with cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. There is also a sink with running water, ...   More ▶︎
Haurangi Hut

Haurangi Hut

The hut has a good sized table and adequate seating for all staying there.   More ▶︎
Haurangi Hut view from outside

Haurangi Hut view from outside

A view of the new Haurangi Hut, looking up from the site of the original hut   More ▶︎
South Saddle Rimutaka Ranges

South Saddle Rimutaka Ranges

Looking south from the South Saddle below Mt Matthews.   More ▶︎
Palliser Bay

Palliser Bay

Looking east from the South Saddle down the valley to Palliser Bay on the way to Mt Matthews. Mukamuka stream ...   More ▶︎
East Harbour Regional Park

East Harbour Regional Park

Forest and wetlands on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour.   More ▶︎
Rimutaka Range

Rimutaka Range

Mt Mathews looking down onto Orongorongo river. July 2009   More ▶︎
Rimutaka Range

Rimutaka Range

Mt Mathews looking down onto Orongorongo river. July 2009   More ▶︎
Haurangi Hut

Haurangi Hut

Locked sole-occupancy hut on the Orongorongo River. The hut has a gas cooker, utensils, pots, pans, crockery. Lighting, toilet paper, matches ...   More ▶︎
Orongorongo River valley looking north

Orongorongo River valley looking north

September 2009   More ▶︎
Mt Mathews, Mukamuka stream below

Mt Mathews, Mukamuka stream below

2nd July 2009. Mt Mathews on the saddle looking down onto the Mukamuka stream   More ▶︎
Rimutaka Forest Park

Rimutaka Forest Park

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

Mt Matthews

A long ridge walk to a fine river valley allowing access to the highest mountain close to Wellington city.   More ▶︎
Route Guide: Mt Matthews

Route Guide: Mt Matthews

Mount Matthews is the closest big peak (941 metres) to Wellington City.   More ▶︎
Lake Kohangapiripiri

Lake Kohangapiripiri

A hidden Wellington jewel. About an hours walk south of Eastbourne past Burdans gate. Well worth the effort. Be warned....it's ...   More ▶︎
The new Papatahi Hut

The new Papatahi Hut

A 'bush cabin' - read bookings-only, single occupancy hut - in the Rimutaka Range. A brief climb out of the ...   More ▶︎
East Cape to West Cape - the length of NZ's main divide

East Cape to West Cape - the length of NZ's main divide

A guide to my route from East Cape to West Cape, the length of NZ's main divide.   More ▶︎
Papatahi (Shamrock) Hut

Papatahi (Shamrock) Hut

Locked sole-occupancy hut, formerly known as Shamrock hut. Located on the Orongorongo River.   More ▶︎
Butterfly Creek

Butterfly Creek

The pretty pool by the picnic area on Butterfly Creek.   More ▶︎
Butterfly Creek

Butterfly Creek

An easy forest walk to a picnic area on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour.   More ▶︎
Breaker Bay to Ataturk

Breaker Bay to Ataturk

Breaker Bay to Ataturk - GPX track   More ▶︎
Breaker Bay to Ataturk Memorial

Breaker Bay to Ataturk Memorial

An easy walk along cliffs above Breaker Bay to the Ataturk Memorial and return along the beach. Great views from ...   More ▶︎
Breaker Bay to Ataturk - GE overview

Breaker Bay to Ataturk - GE overview

GPS track overlaid on Google Earth image   More ▶︎
Breaker Bay to Ataturk

Breaker Bay to Ataturk

Google Earth view of track   More ▶︎
Lake Ferry from Papatahi Crossing

Lake Ferry from Papatahi Crossing

Dubious weather allows a spectacular glimpse down the Wairarapa Coast over Lake Ferry. Feb 2012.   More ▶︎
Wharepapa Hut

Wharepapa Hut

Wharepapa Hut - a large 5-bunk (8 mattresses) hut 6km from the Wairarapa roadend in the Rimutakas. River water, open ...   More ▶︎
Wharepapa Hut

Wharepapa Hut

Pleasant 5-bunker (8 matresses) on the Papatahi crossing, or an easy-moderate about 1.5-3 hours walk in from the Western Lake ...   More ▶︎
Wharapapa hut

Wharapapa hut

papatahi crossing rimutaka ranges   More ▶︎

Orongorongo River

Orongorongo River heading north 2nd July 2009. Morning cloud.   More ▶︎