Te Puia Loop, Kaweka Forest Park

March 2019

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March 2019

Descending to the Mohaka River offers great views of the lower Kaweka Range. Photo: Fanny Leduc
The five gorges This loop walk in the foothills of the Kaweka Range can be done in two-four days depending on your desired intensity level. With three huts and a few camping spots, there are dozens of combinations to complete the circuit. We opted for a leisurely four-day outing, parking at the end of Makahu […]

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