Renata Hut via Akatarawa Saddle, Tararua Forest Park

August 2020

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August 2020

Revitalised Renata Looking for a solid day with steady rather than steep hills to test post-injury fitness, I settled on Renata Hut. It’s in a seldom-visited corner of the Tararuas, despite having one of the closest access points to the urban area. The track starts at the high point of Akatarawa Road. There is no […]

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