Descending to the Atiwhakatu River is slow going. Photo: Sarah White

Pinnacle Ridge, Tararua Forest Park

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A fun off-track route perfect for when it’s too windy to explore the higher ranges and ridges of the park. By Sarah White

This beautiful ridge, home to varied vegetation and birdlife, is almost entirely below the bushline, so is suitable for when a gale is blowing and tops travel is out. The route isn’t marked on the topo map but it’s a good footpath and there are frequent markers. It’s obviously well-used and there’s hand-crafted signs along […]
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