Dundas Circuit, Tararua Forest Park

September 2025

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September 2025

Walking the narrow trail over Pukemoremore. Photo: Lachlan Mackenzie
There is elevation and exhilaration to be had on this classic 2- to 3-day tramp in the northern Tararua Range. Beautiful and tough, it can be walked in either direction.  From the car park, proceed up the Mangatainoka Valley for a few minutes and cross the swingbridge to the true left. An hour’s flat saunter […]
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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