Waipawa Saddle Circuit, Ruahine Forest Park

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Te Atuaoparapara is a tough scramble. Photo: Juliet Jones
For the North Island tramper seeking a weekend experience that encompasses all the necessary staples, the Ruahines is your range. Steep, crumbling peaks, exposed tops with gasping drops; neat, mountain passes with streams to follow rather than tracks, and a winter-coating that sets up challenges requiring care and skill. Triplex Hut is only a 15-minute […]
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