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![Southern Crossing of the Tararuas](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11970-mini.jpg)
Southern Crossing of the Tararuas
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3 – 4 days. Medium. One way.
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Distance: 1.2km away
A classic, must-do walk that climbs through bush onto exposed, high tussock tops, traversing them back into bush at Alpha ...
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![Waitewaewae Track](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9721-mini.jpg)
Waitewaewae Track
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Distance: 1.4km away
Track from Parawai Lodge to Waitewaewae Hut
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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: 1.4km away
A 4-5 day loop from Otaki Forks following the main ridge of the Tararuas
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![Parawai Lodge](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11866-mini.jpg)
Parawai Lodge
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Distance: 1.5km away
Parawai Lodge is just across the Waiotauru River at the Otaki Forks car park. It was originally on the other ...
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![Middle Crossing of the Tararua's](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7228-mini.jpg)
Middle Crossing of the Tararua's
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3 – 5 days. Medium. One way.
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Distance: 1.8km away
Climbing through beach Forest, Open tops, steep Descents followed by steep climbs, river valleys, great huts. An alpine experience with ...
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![Parawai Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4186-mini.jpg)
Parawai Hut
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Distance: 1.8km away
The well cared for Parawai Hut. A tidy little gem.
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![Waiotauru river, old saw mill.](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2335-mini.jpg)
Waiotauru river, old saw mill.
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Distance: 1.8km away
Old steam engine on river flat.
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![Sheridan creek,Log hauler.](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9509-mini.jpg)
Sheridan creek,Log hauler.
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Distance: 1.8km away
Old steam engine/winch used for log hauling.Two speed gear set up with a band brake.
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![Parawai Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4080-mini.jpg)
Parawai Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 30.
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Distance: 1.8km away
A very tidy hut with two sleeping platforms and mattresses. A wood burner and plenty of firewood supplied. Sink with ...
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![Route Guide: Southern Crossing of the Tararuas](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11970-mini.jpg)
Route Guide: Southern Crossing of the Tararuas
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Distance: 1.8km away
The Southern Crossing is a classic route over the peaks in the southern part of the Tararuas.
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![Log Hauler](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9773-mini.jpg)
Log Hauler
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Distance: 2.0km away
Old log hauler and boiler on the Waitewaewae track near Otaki Forks. The hauler is about 1.5 hrs from the ...
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![New type of DOC marker?](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11217-mini.jpg)
New type of DOC marker?
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Distance: 4.0km away
Ran into this handiwork a couple of days ago when going from Otaki Forks up to Field Hut about 20 ...
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![Field Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2546-mini.jpg)
Field Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
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Distance: 4.3km away
Built in 1924, there are still signs of the original bush carpentry. Handy for Friday-nighters doing the Southern Crossing over ...
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![Field Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11915-mini.jpg)
Field Hut
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Distance: 4.3km away
Picture taken as passing through on a day hike from Otaki forks to Mount Hector to see the views & ...
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![Tabletop](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11220-mini.jpg)
Tabletop
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Distance: 4.7km away
Snow on the Tararua Ranges above Tabletop 21 SEP 2011
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![Brew time at Penn Creek](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/24/24935-mini.jpg)
Brew time at Penn Creek
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Distance: 5.0km away
Well earned billy of tea after the slippery descent into Penn Creek from Table Top.
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![Penn Creek](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9774-mini.jpg)
Penn Creek
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Distance: 5.0km away
Penn Creek in the Tararua Range which flows into the Otaki River. The sidle track down the Otaki which is ...
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![Penn Creek Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6766-mini.jpg)
Penn Creek Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 5.0km away
A standard NZFS hut from the Seventies, has had some recent work done on it.
Add in Field Hut and you ...
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![Penn Creek Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6766-mini.jpg)
Penn Creek Hut
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Distance: 5.0km away
Penn Creek in July 2009, nice hut except for the leaky chimney!
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![The Southern Crossing tops](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11761-mini.jpg)
The Southern Crossing tops
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Distance: 5.1km away
The Southern Crossing from just past Table Top, showing Dennan, Bridge Peak and Hut Mound .
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![Southern Crossing Feb 2010](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8092-mini.jpg)
Southern Crossing Feb 2010
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Distance: 6.2km away
On a hot and windless day 2. The best weather we could of hoped for. What an awesome trip!
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![Waitewaewae Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9721-mini.jpg)
Waitewaewae Hut
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Distance: 6.4km away
Waitewaiwai Hut on the banks of the Otaki River about 4 hrs from the Otaki Forks road end. Big roomy ...
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![Waitewaewae Track](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12275-mini.jpg)
Waitewaewae Track
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Distance: 6.5km away
Just one snapshot of the beautiful forest you walk through along the track
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![Waitewaewae track](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/0/674-mini.jpg)
Waitewaewae track
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Easy/medium. Return to start unless part of longer walk..
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Distance: 6.5km away
The tramp to Waitewaewae is an interesting 4-6 hour walk (each way) which takes the walker through a variety of ...
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![Waitewaewae Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1642-mini.jpg)
Waitewaewae Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16.
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Distance: 6.5km away
The first architect-designed hut in the Tararua Forest Park - built to show good use of hut fees. Big windows ...
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![An Eco System in Miniature](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7220-mini.jpg)
An Eco System in Miniature
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Distance: 6.5km away
The closer you look the more there is going on under the canopy this is about the size of my ...
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![Waitewaewae Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7229-mini.jpg)
Waitewaewae Hut
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Distance: 6.5km away
Its been photographed before but its one of those luxury units that house the masses in the middle of the ...
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![Old Waitewaiwai Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/20/20133-mini.jpg)
Old Waitewaiwai Hut
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Distance: 6.6km away
The first hut at Waitewaiwai about 10 minutes upstream from the current hut
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![Swing bridge](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7231-mini.jpg)
Swing bridge
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Distance: 6.7km away
About 15 minutes above Waitewaewae hut heading for junction knob
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![Battered legs](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9811-mini.jpg)
Battered legs
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Distance: 6.8km away
This is the result of running on old bush tracks that are infested with Toitoi and Hook Grass (Bastard Grass)in ...
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First Waitewaiwai hut
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Distance: 7.0km away
The old Waitewaiwai hut 10 minutes upstream from the current hut.
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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: 8.0km away
View from bridge peak looking west overlooking the Otaki forks, the Otaki river & Otaki at the top.
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![Bridge Peak looking towards Otaki Forks & Table Top](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4152-mini.jpg)
Bridge Peak looking towards Otaki Forks & Table Top
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Distance: 8.0km 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](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4179-mini.jpg)
Bridge Peak looking towards Otaki Forks & Table Top
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Distance: 8.0km 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](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8057-mini.jpg)
Table Top
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Distance: 8.0km away
View looking north comming down from Kime Hut.Otaki/sea to the left.
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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: 8.5km 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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![The Tararua Range](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11762-mini.jpg)
The Tararua Range
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Distance: 8.5km away
Looking along the Main Range, into the heart of the Tararua from Hut Mound
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![Carkeek Hut, Tararuas](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8164-mini.jpg)
Carkeek Hut, Tararuas
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Distance: 8.5km away
Takes me a couple of days to get there, but well worth it. Nice trip through McGregor Biv on way ...
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![New Kime Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13152-mini.jpg)
New Kime Hut
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Distance: 8.6km 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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![Kime Hut replacement](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13153-mini.jpg)
Kime Hut replacement
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Distance: 8.6km 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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![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: 8.6km away
View of Kapiti Island and the Horowhenua from Kime Hut Tararua Range.
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![Kime Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4698-mini.jpg)
Kime Hut
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Distance: 8.6km away
Highest hut on the southern crossing Tararuas. Cold no fire
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![My Rugged As Backyard Desktop BG Wallpaper](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8167-mini.jpg)
My Rugged As Backyard Desktop BG Wallpaper
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Distance: 8.6km away
A tweaked image from a trip into the Tararuas Feb 2010.
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A Total Tararua Traverse
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8 – 16 days. Medium. One way.
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Distance: 8.6km 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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![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: 8.6km 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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![Kime Hut - Tararuas](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3637-mini.jpg)
Kime Hut - Tararuas
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Distance: 8.6km away
Kime Hut November 2007 on a jaunt to Mt.Hector for the weekend.
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![Kime Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3638-mini.jpg)
Kime Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
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Distance: 8.6km 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](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3638-mini.jpg)
Kime Hut
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Distance: 8.6km 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 in mid summer](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9611-mini.jpg)
Kime in mid summer
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Distance: 8.6km away
On a calm sunny day there is no better place
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![Kime Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9610-mini.jpg)
Kime Hut
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Distance: 8.6km away
Kime Hut, Tararua Range near Mt Hector August 2010. One of the coldest huts in the Tararua's
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![Steel ladder Tararua Peaks Feb 2010](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8034-mini.jpg)
Steel ladder Tararua Peaks Feb 2010
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Distance: 8.7km away
The steel ladder between Tuiti and Tunui on the Tararua main range. DEFINITELY not for the faint hearted! The ladder ...
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![Steel ladder Tararua Peaks Feb 2010](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8033-mini.jpg)
Steel ladder Tararua Peaks Feb 2010
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Distance: 8.7km away
The steel ladder between Tuiti and Tunui on the Tararua main range. DEFINITELY not for the faint hearted! The ladder ...
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![Descent to Kime Hut...](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9821-mini.jpg)
Descent to Kime Hut...
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Distance: 8.7km away
12 March 2011 - Nice day but the tops were a bit cloudy (funny that!)
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![Tunui from Tuiti Tararua Main Range](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8054-mini.jpg)
Tunui from Tuiti Tararua Main Range
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Distance: 8.7km away
The goat trail that is the Tararua Peaks section of the main Tararua range crossing from Kime Hut to Maungahuka ...
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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: 8.7km away
Wellington and Kaikaoura peaks from near Kime hut. taken Feb 2009.
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![Tararua Peaks](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12168-mini.jpg)
Tararua Peaks
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Distance: 8.7km away
Tararua Peaks, Tuiti and Tunui. Just above the famous ladder. taken Feb 2009.
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![Maungahuka Hut, Tararua Range](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3970-mini.jpg)
Maungahuka Hut, Tararua Range
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Distance: 8.9km away
The hut has two large sleeping platforms which can hold about 12 people. It is located beside a tarn on ...
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![New and old Maungahuka Huts (old hut removed)](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11485-mini.jpg)
New and old Maungahuka Huts (old hut removed)
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Distance: 8.9km away
This was taken when inspection being carried out by DOC Engineer , Allan Dallas (blue overalls)just prior to completion of ...
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![Maungahuka Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1313-mini.jpg)
Maungahuka Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 8.9km away
The original hut (pictured) has been replaced by a new hut on the same location. Sleeps 12, but has no ...
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![A Mid Waiohine Circuit: 'easier day tommorrow ...'](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11485-mini.jpg)
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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![Maungahuka Panorama](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8042-mini.jpg)
Maungahuka Panorama
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Distance: 8.9km away
A panoramic view looking NW from above Maungahuka Hut. Taken Feb this year.
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![Mount Hector](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11804-mini.jpg)
Mount Hector
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Distance: 9.0km 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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![Maungahuka Hut 2010](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8087-mini.jpg)
Maungahuka Hut 2010
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Distance: 9.0km away
Maungahuka Hut Feb 2010 on a beautiful 4 day trip. Finally made it after years of failed attempts! Mixed feelings ...
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![Anderson Memorial Hut in winter](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11309-mini.jpg)
Anderson Memorial Hut in winter
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Distance: 9.4km away
6 bunks, wood burner, mattresses ,tank water
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![Anderson Memorial Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1311-mini.jpg)
Anderson Memorial Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 9.4km away
The original hut was first dropped on the site by Oliver Anderson (a pilot) who died a year later flying ...
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![Anderson Memorial Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7227-mini.jpg)
Anderson Memorial Hut
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Distance: 9.4km away
6 Bunk very cosy hut. Water tank and Fire it has some of the best Goblin forrests at the front ...
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![Anderson Memorial Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11787-mini.jpg)
Anderson Memorial Hut
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Distance: 9.5km away
Anderson Memorial Hut with Kahiwiroa behind.
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![Kapakapanui Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11767-mini.jpg)
Kapakapanui Hut
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Distance: 9.5km away
Kapakapanui lodge, the loop is a good day walk, take the south spur up and over .
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![A Zen Momemnt](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7153-mini.jpg)
A Zen Momemnt
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Distance: 9.5km away
In the midst of chaos there is always a moment of calm. Moments before throwing myself across a gale blown ...
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![Waiotauru Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9401-mini.jpg)
Waiotauru Hut
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Distance: 9.5km away
Interior of Waiotauru Hut, Tararua FP. You really would have to be desperate to want to stay here for more ...
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![Kapakapanui Hut Exterior](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9128-mini.jpg)
Kapakapanui Hut Exterior
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Distance: 9.6km away
Exterior shot Kapakapanui Hut, Tararua Forest Park
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![Kapakapanui Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9128-mini.jpg)
Kapakapanui Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 9.6km away
Around 2 to 3 Hrs from the Ngatiawa roadend.Acommodates 6 though 8 could fit.Up from the hut past the goblin ...
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![Kapakapanui Hut 2011](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9518-mini.jpg)
Kapakapanui Hut 2011
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Distance: 9.6km away
Kapakapanui Hut behind Waikanae. There is a good circuit up the western ridge and down the eastern ridge. Can be ...
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![Waiotauru Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2335-mini.jpg)
Waiotauru Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 18.
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Distance: 9.6km away
Built in the early 70s,tin hut.
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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: 9.8km away
View of Mt Hector and surrounds from Fields Peak.
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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: 9.8km 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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![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: 9.8km 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](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12042-mini.jpg)
Mount Hector
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Distance: 9.8km away
Photo taken facing the west coast towards Otaki from the summit of Mount Hector.
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![Aokaparangi Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8146-mini.jpg)
Aokaparangi Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
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Distance: 9.9km away
Aokaparangi Hut (2 bunks, matresses, tank water): A tidy, well insulated 2-bunk hut on the bush-line overlooking the Waiohine River. ...
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