Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Renata Ridge - Kaitoke
Submitted by Sam Yeoman
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Grunt Factor: 85 ?
Gnarl Factor: 46 ?
44.5km
2630m
2830m
1332m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Sam Yeoman
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Grunt Factor: 85 ?
Gnarl Factor: 46 ?
44.5km
2630m
2830m
1332m
Back country - remote
Point to Point (one way)
Mountainous
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +12.4%
Average Downhill Gradient: -11.6%
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Not suitable
Slow
12:00
Moderate
9:00
Fast
The run starts up the Waiotauru Road which is a 4WD drive that goes into the old Waiotauru hut, which is further down the track and not part of this run. From the start follow the 4WD road for approx 9.8km which should bring you to Maymorn Junction. Once there to your east there is a marked track (look for orange triangles to mark the start of the track Note: there is no sign post). Follow this track to Renata Hut to Elder Hut then onto Aston. From Aston take the track to Alpha then onto the Kaitoke road end.
Great views from the tops of Renata Ridge
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There is parking area at the top of Akatarawa road summit.
18 km
25 minutes
Yes
No
Moderate.
Keep a good eye on the Orange triangles. Key turn off to look out for is the Maymorn Junction onto Renata Ridge Track
Very patchy.
Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Compass, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries, Gaiters
Water can be sourced at Renata, Elder and Alpha huts
Track can be very muddy after rain. Being the Tararuas is prone to changing weather so full gear should be taken any time of the year.
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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