Sunset view from camp above Kelly Knight Hut on the last night. Photo: Peter Laurenson

Northern Ruahine Range tops loop, Ruahine Forest Park

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This four-day backcountry tramp involves a 33km loop, taking in the Ruahine tops, with the chance to swim in tarns and traverse knife-edge ridges. The majority of the trek is above 1500m and involves camping though huts are also available. Start at the Mangakukeke Road end, which is surrounded by private farmland. Permission is needed […]

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