Totara Flats Hut on the Waiohine River. Photo: Lachlan McKenzie

Totara Flats Hut via Lower Waiohine Track, Tararua Forest Park

November 2022

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A trip to Totara Flats will be agreeable to groups of all abilities. It’s reasonably flat and short, with a hut that’s nicely situated and well appointed.

Waiohine Campsite is perhaps the grandest of all gateways to Tararua Forest Park. From it, high above the Waiohine River, the 120m-long Jim Nimmo suspension bridge beckons you on. Cross the bridge, turn right onto the Lower Waiohine Track and wander through stands of rimu, tōtara and mataī. There are some nice lookouts along the […]
November 2022

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Lachlan McKenzie

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Lachlan McKenzie

Lachlan McKenzie began tramping as an adult and hopes to inspire others to do the same. He most enjoys tramping in small groups and alone, and his list of ‘must do’ trips only seems to get longer. Lachlan is a communications professional and holds tertiary qualifications in marketing and music. He also loves orienteering and is keen to extend himself in basic mountaineering.

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