Last Updated: 25th Apr 2024
Hauhangatahi Wilderness
Last Updated: 25th Apr 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 27 ?
Gnarl Factor: 37 ?
14.6km
1025m
1010m
1232m
Last Updated: 25th Apr 2024
Last Updated: 25th Apr 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 27 ?
Gnarl Factor: 37 ?
14.6km
1025m
1010m
1232m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Undulating, small hills only
Native bush
Open tussock/grasslands
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +13.7%
Average Downhill Gradient: -13.5%
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Slow
2:15
Moderate
1:45
Fast
An out and back trail to reach the sign and views of the Hauhungatahi Wilderness.
From the sign you could pick your own route and bush bash to make your way to the summit of Hauhangatahi. A mix of lovely easily runnable trail, with the odd obstacle of washed out trail filled with logs or scrambling down rocks. A few stretches of boardwalk totaling 700m and one veering off the Whakapapaiti track, towards Hauhangatahi and Mangahuia, a bit of boggy peat track.
Keep your eyes peeled for Whio at the bridges. Enjoy the old sign which still shows miles.
If you know of any public toilets near the trail start or on the route, please login and then let us know so we can update this section.
There is a carpark at the trailhead, directly across the road from the fire station.
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Easy.
The junctions are all clearly marked, just keep an eye out for them.
Very patchy.
Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Lightweight fleece top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries, Gaiters
Fill up before the start, in front of the holiday park office, or fountain at the public toilets. There are streams along the way, but use your own judgement as to drinkability.
It is an alpine environment, so be prepared for changeable weather.
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