Looking over the Pakuratahi catchment to the distant Tararua Ranges. Photo: Lachlan Mckenzie

Climie, Upper Hutt

April 2021

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The dark green slopes of Mount Climie (862m) loom somewhat forebodingly behind Upper Hutt, but this peak is an easy half-day, out-and-back hike well within reach of many families. By Lachlan McKenzie

From Tunnel Gully, a five-minute walk along Tane’s Track leads through an enclave of mature native podocarp forest. In early summer, scarlet rātā blossoms pepper the dark green forest. The track skips across the Remutaka Cycle Trail before reaching the upper car park and an open lawn. Head towards the far end of the lawn […]
April 2021

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Lachlan McKenzie

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Lachlan McKenzie

Lachlan McKenzie began tramping as an adult and hopes to inspire others to do the same. He most enjoys tramping in small groups and alone, and his list of ‘must do’ trips only seems to get longer. Lachlan is a communications professional and holds tertiary qualifications in marketing and music. He also loves orienteering and is keen to extend himself in basic mountaineering.

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