Mitre Flats Hut, Tararua Forest Park

October 2017

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October 2017

Mitre Flats Hut in its perfect setting. Photo: Gillian Candler
A rewarding scramble The promise of only four hours walking and a gentle gradient lured our group on an overnight trip to Mitre Flats Hut by way of Barra Track. At first, our spirits high, we headed along the easy farm track beside the Waingawa River, which was flecked with white riffles and punctuated with […]
Alistair Hall

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