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Ruahine Range

Ruahine Range

The best walks and hikes in the Ruahine Range

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Want to go hiking in the Ruahine Range? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Ruahine Range to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Ruahine Range is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: December 4, 2025

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1. White Horse Rapids – Whatonga Sculpture loop from Ashhurst

4.68km

01:29

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. White Horse Rapids – Whatonga Sculpture loop from Woodville

18.3km

05:43

700m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rangiwahia Hut loop from Mangaweka

13.2km

04:55

850m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Fern Walk loop from Pohangina

5.53km

01:36

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Whatonga Sculpture – White Horse Rapids loop from Ashhurst

14.5km

04:23

450m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Toka loop from Kimbolton

12.8km

05:04

930m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Smiling Rock Face – Owl in Woodville Domain loop from Woodville

3.89km

01:12

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Owl in Woodville Domain – Waihi Lodge Trail loop from Woodville

8.02km

02:40

370m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in the Ruahine Range

1. White Horse Rapids – Whatonga Sculpture loop from Ashhurst

2. White Horse Rapids – Whatonga Sculpture loop from Woodville

3. Rangiwahia Hut loop from Mangaweka

4. Fern Walk loop from Pohangina

5. Whatonga Sculpture – White Horse Rapids loop from Ashhurst

6. Toka loop from Kimbolton

7. Smiling Rock Face – Owl in Woodville Domain loop from Woodville

8. Owl in Woodville Domain – Waihi Lodge Trail loop from Woodville

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