Mangaweka via Purity Hut, Ruahine Forest Park

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Purity Hut is an easy winter destination with a fantastic outlook. Photo: Peter Laurenson
There’s something satisfying about reaching the highest point of a significant land mass, but this often involves several days of time and strenuous effort. Not so in the Ruahines. This impressive range tops out on a broad, flat ridge at 1731m. While the summit of Mangaweka itself may be underwhelming, the views from it are […]
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