Maukuratawhai, Molesworth Recreation Reserve

October 2025

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October 2025

Heading down the spur. Photo: Lisa Ainley
Enjoy a steady climb to a seemingly elusive summit. Molesworth is an area of national ecological significance. Over 70 threatened plant species grow here, a quarter of which are acutely threatened. Weed control plays a large part in the protection of the area. Wilding pines are one of the main targets: test your strength and […]

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