Sunrise Hut earning its name. Photo: Matthew Cattin

Sunrise Hut, Ruahine Forest Park

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Up with the sun

There’s something for every tramper at the wonderfully accessible Sunrise Hut. For beginners, it’s a chance to safely spend a night in the mountains, for experts it’s a diving board to the Ruahine tops, and for all visitors, it’s one of the North Island’s most impressive huts. From the car park, the track quickly leaves […]

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