Enjoy the terrain and landscapes on this easy overnight loop. Start on the Lower Silica Rapids Track and head south-west through mountain beech forest. The track crosses Whakapapanui Stream on a high bridge at the outset then gradually ascends towards Waikare Stream, which is also bridged, and passes the intriguing Golden Rapids. A short, sharp climb […]
Mt Somers via Te Kiekie Route, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Tararua’s forgotten traverse
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