Tom and Joe descending to Rangi Saddle from Rangioteatua. Photo: Shaun Barnett/Black Robin Photography

Wander to Waterfall

February 2018

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February 2018

On a rambling Ruahine route, Shaun Barnett finds what he considers to be the most delightful valley-head in the range

It’s summer and even in the mountains, the heat is sometimes relentless. Four of us are wandering around the central Ruahine Range – Waterfall Hut is our destination. The sun beats down; heat radiates off the rocks. We’re slogging our way up the greywacke staircase of the Waipawa River, headed for the saddle on the […]
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