Waitawheta Hut is understandably the most popular overnight stop in the Kaimais. It provides a feeling of seclusion with views out to the surrounding forested hills, while being a mere three-hour stroll along its namesake river from Franklin Road to the north. But it’s also accessible from the west, though with a bit more grunt. […]
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