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Smith Creek Shelter

Smith Creek Shelter

Smith Creek Shelter

No door, windows without glass.   More ▶︎
Smith Creek Shelter

Smith Creek Shelter

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

Smith Creek Shelter

No door, windows without glass.   More ▶︎

A Total Tararua Traverse

The length of the Tararuas via the pointy bits, from the Manawatu Gorge at Woodville to the Rimutaka Hill Road ...   More ▶︎
Feeder Creek Tauherenikau Valley nr Tutuwai Hut

Feeder Creek Tauherenikau Valley nr Tutuwai Hut

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

Smith Creek track mushrooms.

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

Smith Creek up close and personal.

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

A two day jaunt to clear the head and get a little much needed exercise. Oh and to enjoy some ...   More ▶︎
Eastern Hut Hut

Eastern Hut Hut

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

Eastern Hut Hut Photo

pic of hut   More ▶︎
Southern Crossing of the Tararuas

Southern Crossing of the Tararuas

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)

Kaitoke - Holdsworth (Totara Flats)

Three low bush saddles separate two long and scenic river valleys.   More ▶︎
Route Guide: Kaitoke - Holdsworth

Route Guide: Kaitoke - Holdsworth

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

Tutuwai Hut

Tutuwai Hut February 2007   More ▶︎
Tutuwai Hut

Tutuwai Hut

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

Tararua Forest Park

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

Waiohine River Valler Reeves Track End

Waiohine River Valler Reeves Track End   More ▶︎
Tararua Peaks from Mt.Reeves

Tararua Peaks from Mt.Reeves

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

Northern Wairarapa from Mt Reeves Track

Northern Wairarapa from Mt Reeves Track   More ▶︎
Alpha Hut

Alpha Hut

Alpha Hut in 1995   More ▶︎
Alpha Hut

Alpha Hut

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

Mt Reeves Track

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

Southern Crossing Tararuas

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

Cone Hut

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

Cone Hut

The Classic Cone Hut February 2007   More ▶︎
A billy at Cone Hut

A billy at Cone Hut

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

Tararua main ridge

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

Elder Hut

A tidy, new 4-bunk hut on the exposed summit of Elder Peak. Features windows round 2 sides looking over the ...   More ▶︎
Mount Reeves Track

Mount Reeves Track

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