Omanawanui Loop, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park

August 2017

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August 2017

Nearing the end of the track, Whatipu Lodge at right. Photo: Ben Wilkins
Omanawanui Track is part of the Hillary Trail and has a reputation for being spectacular. Winter weather in the ranges can be hit or miss – and the trails notoriously muddy. But we arrived at the trailhead with a brilliant blue sky overhead and the small car park empty. We chose to tackle the track […]
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