Taramakau Valley from Kellys Hill APNP

Mt Turiwhate, West Coast

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A big climb with a big view would describe Mt Turiwhate, 1373m, on the West Coast above the banks of the Taramakau River. Though the route is tracked and untechnical, it’s rough and steep.   Beginning on the true right of Grahams Creek bridge on SH73, the route cuts through scrub then onto the riverbed […]

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