Iron Gate Hut, Ruahine Forest Park Iron Gate Hut, on the western side of Ruahine Forest Park, is a wee gem set beside the Oroua River. With the road end only an hour’s drive from Palmerston North, then an easy five-hour tramp to the hut, it’s a great overnight trip. Having visited the hut twice […]
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