Trip opportunities abound for all experience levels along the lower reaches of the Waiohine, the longest river in the Tararua Range.
The Waiohine is by far the longest river in the Tararua Range, winding down from wide U-shaped valleys in the north, through narrow gorges and the open expanse of Tōtara Flats, before tumbling through the Waiohine Gorge. Waiohine campsite is an entry to Tararua Forest Park, and is the starting point for several enjoyable trips. […]
Sam Harrison is a chocolate addict who tramps on the side. When he’s not in the bush he can be found pushing paper for a government department in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Sam graduated from the University of Otago in 2021 with a Bachelor of Law, a Bachelor of Arts, a large student loan and a love of all things tramping. He is easily identified in the hills by his oversized camera and his distinctive knack for finding type II fun.
