The best walks and hikes in the Ruahine Range
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Last updated: October 13, 2025
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1. White Horse Rapids – Whatonga Sculpture loop from Ashhurst
4.68km
01:29
190m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(5)
19
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2. White Horse Rapids – Whatonga Sculpture loop from Woodville
18.3km
05:43
700m
700m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
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3. Rangiwahia Hut loop from Mangaweka
13.2km
04:55
850m
850m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
10
hikers
4. Fern Walk loop from Pohangina
5.51km
01:35
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
hikers
5. Toka loop from Kimbolton
12.8km
05:04
930m
930m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
hikers
6. Tarzan Track – Smiling Rock Face loop from Woodville
3.89km
01:12
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
hikers
7. Waihi Lodge Trail – Owl in Woodville Domain loop from Woodville
8.02km
02:39
370m
370m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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