One of the best views of the Ruapehu massif is from Castle Rock, a fortress-like outcrop along the Kaimanawa Forest Park Walkway. The name is quite likely locally bestowed as it is not marked on a map. However, finding Castle Rock is relatively easy. A 4WD track heading north-east leads up to a poled route […]
Kaimanawa Circuit (Sharp Cone and Mt Urchin), Kaimanawa Forest Park
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